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 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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Best pizza ovens 2022: the top pizza ovens for your yard
Buying Guide Find the pizza oven that fits your budget and needs with our picks of the best pizza ovens for your yard
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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
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Best riding lawn mowers: 5 top buys for easy lawn maintenance
Buying Guide The best riding lawn mowers will let you sit back, relax, and have fun when looking after your lawn. You'll find something for every budget in our selection
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Best patio heater 2022: enjoy your yard all year long
Buying Guide Buy the best patio heater to make the most of your porch or patio in every season with our top electric and gas patio heater picks
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Best weed eater: 5 great grass trimmers to keep your yard manicured
Garden Tools Trim and edge those grassy spots where your lawn mower won't reach with the best weed eaters around
