Alex Temblador
Alex Temblador is a Dallas-based award-winning author and freelance writer that has covered home, design, architecture, and art in publications like Real Homes, Gardeningetc, Home & Gardens, Dwell, Architectural Digest, Artsy, Neighborhoods.com, Culture Trip, among many others. She recently bought her first home, a green Sears & Roebuck house that's over 100 years old, sits on half an acre of land, and features a stunning wraparound porch, original hardwood floors, pocket doors, and a butler pantry. Alex loves to test products for Gardeningetc, Real Homes, and Homes & Gardens buying guides and reviews which has helped to expand the richness of her first-time homeowner life – she has tested everything from hedge trimmers to hot tubs. The Mixed Latinx writer can usually be found working or relaxing in her outdoor spaces.
Latest articles by Alex Temblador
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Best pizza oven 2023: perfect for outdoor cooking at home
Buying Guide We've tried and tested the best pizza ovens to find the top choice for your budget and fuel preference – including Gozney, Ooni, and more
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Best grill 2023: 10 grills reviewed, from gas to charcoal
Buying Guide Gardeningetc reviews the best grills from Weber, Char-Broil, Traeger and Big Green Egg
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Best patio heater 2022: 6 chic ways to stay warm in your yard – even after sunset
Buying Guide The best patio heater will allow you and your guests to stay cozy outside, whatever the season
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Char-Griller Akorn kamado review: kamado grilling has gone digital
Shopping The Char-Griller Akorn kamado lets you control how you grill, smoke, roast, and bake from the convenience of your phone. Here's our verdict on whether it's up to the job...
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Best kamado grill: the top egg-shaped grills for juicy, smoky flavoring
Buying Guide Invest in the best kamado grill for a long-lasting buy that offers high heat retention, incredible flavors and versatile cooking options
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Troy-Bilt TB25PS 25cc 8-inch pole saw review: perfect for cutting tree limbs up high
Garden Tools The Troy-Bilt TB25PS is a pole saw that will trim and prune thick and small tree limbs up to 12 feet high
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7 mini greenhouses to help shield your plants from the weather
Buying Guide Help your plants bloom year-round with a mini greenhouse that fits your home, space and style
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Honda HRN216VKA lawn mower review: cut your yard faster with this speedy self-propelling lawn mower
Garden Tools Cut, mulch, bag, and discharge clippings quicker with this Honda HRN216VKA lawn mower that has a Self-Propel Smart Drive feature that reaches speeds up to 4 mph
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Black + Decker 60V Max Cordless Hedge Trimmer review: a powerful and precise hedge trimmer
Garden Tools The battery-powered Black + Decker 60V Max Cordless Hedge Trimmer will help you achieve prim and proper hedges with ease
By Alex Temblador • Published