Annie Collyer
Annie is a freelancer at Tom's Guide. She's been an Editor at various home magazines for 7 years — reviewing and writing about everything from cleaning products to air fryers and mattresses. Annie started her career at Real Homes as Deals Editor in 2018 and by 2020 she was the UK Shopping Editor at Livingetc, Homes & Gardens, and Ideal Home. She was in charge of the majority of eCommerce content on these sites, including reviews and buying guides. Now, as a freelancer, she writes features, reviews, and guides for several brands including BBC Good Food, Ideal Home, and Parade Home & Garden.
Latest articles by Annie Collyer

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Banish paint smells thanks to this genius (and super easy) odor-eliminating hack.

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I've been trying to remove limescale from my bathtub for quite some time — until I tried this game-changing method.

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Give this decor item a good clean if you have one in your home — I threw mine away instead, but there are preventative measures.

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If you've got a fish tank at home, there's a surprising gardening hack you can start using next time you need to clean it.

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A clever key-cleaning hack that I'm almost sure you've overlooked when it comes to your own set.

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This once-viral weeding tool is back in stock! "How did I survive weeds before this miracle tool?" says one shopper.

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Use this common laundry cupboard staple to clean your drains instead — and it will keep them fly-free.

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A rug is one of the worst offenders when it comes to accumulating dust in your bedroom, so think twice before adding one to your room.

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A genius hack to kill and prevent weed growth, I can't believe I haven't tried this before on my untamed patio.

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Expert reveals the one paint color that repels mosquitoes — take the natural route.

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Stop throwing out rusty garden furniture: Bring it back to life with treacle.

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Going away this August? Avoid these 4 gardening blunders ruining your plants.

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This is the ultimate way to grow your own seasonings this summer, whether you have a balcony, terrace, or small yard.

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Hydrangea struggling? Here’s my rescue plan that transformed my fading blooms.

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Are you getting your grill ready for the summer? Before you do, here are some electric grill cleaning tips I learned the hard way (one is a hidden fire hazard).

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The grilling season has finally arrived. I decided to see if an electric grill could deliver the perfect burger—and here’s my result.

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I'll never clean my outdoor furniture the same again

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It's non-toxic, multi-purpose, and a true winner

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Black walls be gone!

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Tired of scrubbing limescale? I've just found a clever cleaning hack that involves a juicy fruit.

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You already have the ingredients under your kitchen sink

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Should you mop your bathroom floors? I asked a professional cleaner, and her advice changed my cleaning routine for good

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Old but gold must-haves that always end up in my IKEA basket — and no, I'm not talking about meatballs.
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