
Camilla Sharman
Camilla is the Homes Staff Writer and covers everything to do with homes and gardens. She has a wealth of editorial experience, mounting over 30 years, and covers news and features, tests products for reviews and compiles buying guides.
Her work has appeared in business and consumer titles, including Ideal Home, Real Homes, House Beautiful, Homebuilding & Renovation, and Kitchen & Bathroom Business. She’s even appeared on the cover of Your Home, writing about her own house renovation.
Although she’s obsessed with decorating her home, she also enjoys baking and trying out the latest kitchen appliances. But when she’s not inside, you’ll find her pottering about in her yard, tending to her vegetable patch or taking in her prized hydrangeas. She also enjoys keeping fit, and if she's not on a spin bike trying to keep up with the class, she'll be in the pool, or trying to perfect her headstand in a yoga class.
Latest articles by Camilla Sharman

Messy grill? This one vegetable will clean it up fast — here's how
By Camilla Sharman published
Grimy grill: Ditch your grill brush and try this vegetable hack cleaning instead.

Garden experts share the best time to water your lawn — and I've been getting it all wrong
By Camilla Sharman published
Lawn experts explain when is the best time to water your lawn — and how to do it the right way.

Govee Life turns up the heat with its newest smart meat thermometer
By Camilla Sharman published
Govee Life gets smart in the kitchen with its latest meat thermometer — and its perfect for cookouts.

My dad is suffering in the heatwave: Here are 5 products I recommend he buys to keep cool
By Camilla Sharman published
We're all feeling the summer heat — especially my Dad. Here are 5 things I've told him to buy to keep cool (and you should get too).

Experts are saying to use bubble wrap in your yard this summer — here's how
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Can you resist? Gardeners are being urged not to pop bubblewrap and use it in their yards instead.

Nespresso’s NanoFoamer has just landed — and it’s so cool I'm putting it straight in my basket
By Camilla Sharman published
Coffee nerds rejoice: Nespresso’s NanoFoamer’s arrived and it's so cool.

5 expert tips on how to declutter your home office — reduce stress and boost your focus
By Camilla Sharman published
Declutter your desk and declutter your mind: How to work tidy at home and cut out the noise.

I tested IKEA's portable induction cooktop — and it's a game changer for small spaces
By Camilla Sharman published
IKEA opens up induction cooking to all

9 experts tips to keep your trash can clean and kitchen insect-free this summer
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Get rid of the stink this summer and beat the pests.

This is the houseplant watering hack you need to do before going on vacation
By Camilla Sharman published
Keep your house plants happy while you’re on vacation — try this houseplant watering hack.

Dyson's cooling fan slashed by $100 at Amazon right now — here's the rival you should buy instead
By Camilla Sharman published
This Dyson cooling fan may be on sale, but here's an affordable alternative that's still a great buy.

Keep flies out of your home this summer — pair these 2 cheap household staples to deter them
By Camilla Sharman published
Houseflies driving you crazy? Beat the pests with two household ingredients.

I'm an avid gardener and these are the top 3 tools I use to keep my lawn in good shape
By Camilla Sharman published
My three essential tools for maintaining my lawn's curb appeal.

The decluttering hack that will help you break up with your clutter
By Camilla Sharman last updated
How to divorce yourself from your clutter with the 'ex rule'.

How to get more out of of refrigerator: 7 tips I'll be following to make my refrigerator more efficient
By Camilla Sharman last updated
How to make your refrigerator more efficient —7 energy saving tips from an appliance expert

Reclaim your summer: 5 expert tips to outsmart pesky rats in your yard
By Camilla Sharman published
Deter pests from your garden: 5 expert tips to banish rats for good

It's not just for baking — here's 3 ways a sprinkle of cinnamon can transform your yard
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Here are 3 surprising ways to use this sweet spice in your backyard

This $10 bird bath from Aldi is the best way to attract wildlife to your yard — but it'll sell out fast
By Camilla Sharman published
New at Aldi: An affordable wildlife haven for your garden

I'm in caffeine overload after pitting OXO's Rapid Brewer vs AeroPress — here's what happened
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Are all manual coffee brewers the same? I put the AeroPress Clear against OXO's Rapid Brewer

Don't sweat it — I've found the 5 top cooler deals you can buy right now
By Camilla Sharman published
Keep your cool with one of the best cooler deals right now — and save up to 29%

IKEA just issued product recall over this kitchen gadget — danger of parts being ingested with food
By Camilla Sharman last updated
IKEA has issued a recall on its garlic press due to safety concerns.

Can you still plant grass seed in June? Here's what the experts say
By Camilla Sharman published
June is late in the year to plant grass seed, but it can be done if you know how.

Attract the birds to your backyard without splashing out: Snap up Aldi’s $10 bird bath
By Camilla Sharman published
Swoop up Aldi’s $10 bird bath and enjoy watching the birds in your backyard without splashing out.
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