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Patrick Gallagher

Senior researcher & writer

Patrick Gallagher has a decade of experience testing products from kitchen appliances to home security essentials, focusing on what matters most.

53 articles
  1. 2026

    1. 05 Nov
      Best dehumidifier deals

      Best Black Friday dehumidifier deals 2026

      Shopping, food & drink
    2. 05 Nov
      A hand holds a smartphone displaying a control interface, alongside a white heating unit and a nearby plant.

      Best smart thermostats

      Smart thermostats
    3. 05 Nov
      A woman in a white shirt holds a small dog, smiling as the dog affectionately licks her face near a keypad.

      Best burglar alarms and smart security systems

      Burglar alarms and smart security systems
    4. 02 Nov
      Security camera mounted on a brick wall, featuring infrared lights around the lens, with a green accent ring.

      Best outdoor security cameras 2026

      Wireless security cameras
    5. 30 Oct
      A woman crouches beside a white air purifier, smiling at her phone

      Best air purifiers 2026

      Air purifiers
    6. 29 Oct
      A person in cozy attire sits on the floor, warming their hands by a white heater. Soft light filters through a nearby window.

      Best convector heaters

      Electric heaters
    7. 26 Oct
      Portable air conditioner with vent hose positioned near a bed, beside a nightstand, in a modern, light-colored room.

      Best portable air conditioners

      Air conditioners
    8. 22 Oct
      Hand touching a smartphone displaying a 20°C temperature, next to a modern radiator with a digital thermostat.

      Best smart radiator valves

      Smart radiator valves
    9. 20 Oct
      A modern white dehumidifier stands against a wall next to a black door, with a wooden table and a lamp nearby.

      Best dehumidifiers

      Dehumidifiers
    10. 16 Oct
      Delivery person in a blue shirt and cap presses a doorbell near a wooden door, with a large package beside him.

      Best smart video doorbells

      Smart video doorbells
    11. 16 Oct
      Modern kitchen with a large island, high stools, wine cooler, light cabinetry, and sunlight streaming through windows.

      Best wine fridges and wine coolers

      Wine coolers
    12. 16 Oct
      A person in cozy pajamas warms their hands by a heater while an orange cat walks beside them, investigating a mug.

      Best electric heaters 2026: our expert picks for staying warm

      Electric heaters
    13. 15 Oct
      Clothes of various colors hanging on a white drying rack, including grey, red, blue, and brown garments.

      Can you use a dehumidifier to dry laundry?

      Heating & energy
    14. 14 Oct
      A smart speaker beside stacked books, plugged into a wall outlet with a minimalistic design on a wooden background.

      Seven things you didn't know you could do with a smart plug

      Technology
    15. 13 Oct
      A person places a white mattress topper on a bed in a bright, modern bedroom with wooden accents and a minimalist design.

      Best mattress toppers

      Mattress toppers
    16. 25 Sep

      Are electric heaters eco-friendly?

      Electric heaters
    17. 25 Sep
      A space heater sits on a wooden floor, with a person in cozy socks and knit leg warmers resting feet nearby on a sofa.

      Cheap electric heaters

      Heating & energy
    18. 25 Sep
      A man and woman sit together on a grey couch, reading and using a phone, with a cozy blanket and heater nearby.

      Best oil filled radiators

      Electric heaters
    19. 22 Sep
      Yellow sign on a brick wall stating "Warning CCTV cameras in operation" with an illustration of a camera.

      Could your home security camera or video doorbell be breaking the law?

      Smart homes
    20. 21 Sep
      A woman taking a blood sample for a cholesterol test

      Best cholesterol monitors 2026

      Cholesterol monitors