Chris Haslam - Journalist, Copywriter, Media Consultant

I don't covet many things, but the Rocket Espresso Giotto Evoluzione classic Italian style coffee machine currently tops my list. Read why in my article for the Sunday Telegraph supplement.

I spend my life reviewing gadgets, but sometimes it is fascinating to get the opinion of every day folk who don't know their Ice Cream Sandwiches from Gingerbread! So for the Sept/Oct 2011 issue of Tesco Magazine I talked to two self proclaimed technophobes about their experiences with a Kindle and the iPad 2. 

Pick up a copy of the Feb 2012 issue of Grand Designs and you'll find a meaty feature from me called 'Small projects, big benefits.' As a technology geek in a world of bricks, mortar (and the odd cushion) I love seeing just what can be done with poorly used space, a spare corner of the garden...or for that matter a bucket load of cash, and architect and a childlike imagination.

Another one from the archive, but still highly relevant to anyone looking to sell up and move. It's a feature I wrote for the Sunday Mirror about how I sold my old flat without using a high street estate agent.   We saved a small fortune and felt in control of the process...and knew for certain (from our side at least) that we weren't being misrepresented. Even if you don't care about the subject matter you can always have a nosy around my old flat.

The most time consuming and labour intensive review of the year, but also one of the most interesting. With a hall stairs and landing to paint I had a complete blank canvas, a whole weekend and a large amount of white paint. Results varied wildly, from exceptional to awfulness and this review for LIVE magazine includes my first ever 0/5 nul point score. As for my hallway, it still needs a second coat, but at least I know which model paint sprayer I'm going to use. Thanks Earlex, you saved me hours of arm ache.

Not a gadget in sight, just all you need to know about creating a healthy, eco friendly bedroom. Taken from my regular Living Well News feature in House Beautiful magazine August 2011

I still prefer a tatty old Penguin Classic but there's no escaping the rise of the eBook. I've reviewed ebooks for more publications than any other gadget this year (sat navs a close second...) This ran a few weeks ago in LIVE magazine in the Mail on Sunday and looked at ebooks like the Kindle as well as tablets and mobile phones.