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

Enter the Vitamix Nano: Could it be the answer to perfectly blended single-serve smoothies?
By Camilla Sharman Published
Vitamix just launched a new personal blender with intelligent tech: Is it worth $199?

I’ve swapped to an induction cooktop from gas — 3 things I love, and 1 thing you need to know
By Camilla Sharman Published
Why I won’t shut up about my new induction cooktop — can I convert you too?

My kitchen is getting a makeover: 5 clever IKEA finds I'm buying from $4
By Camilla Sharman Published
I’m currently renovating my kitchen on a budget and here are 5 IKEA items I’m adding to my basket.

Yellow lawn looking dead? Grab a screwdriver and a fork this weekend
By Camilla Sharman Last updated
How to transform a yellow lawn: One expert-backed fix for August.

The surprising bedroom hack that could be the secret to a better night’s sleep
By Camilla Sharman Published
Could a jar of rosemary in your bedroom be the secret to a better night's sleep?

Don’t be fooled by this tricky weed: It goes undetected in the heat
By Camilla Sharman Published
The invasive weed that outsmarts drought — don’t be tricked by its clever tactics.

People are putting aluminum foil in their washing machines — I asked an appliance expert if it’s safe
By Camilla Sharman Published
The truth about the aluminum foil laundry hack — is it a genius trick or a disaster?

From stained to spotless: The ultimate guide to removing coffee spills on clothes, carpets and more
By Camilla Sharman Published
Don’t let a coffee stain ruin your day. Here's how to clean up coffee spills as if they never happened.

SharkNinja’s AquaReach just reinvented wet-dry vacs with an extendable wand
By Camilla Sharman Published
Meet Shark’s AquaReach. This extendable wet-dry vacuum was built for wall-to-wall cleaning.

Stop throwing out your white tees — the secret to removing yellow sweat stains
By Camilla Sharman Published
Ruined summer whites? The no-sweat hacks to get yellow stains out of clothing.

How to climate-proof your garden: The plant swaps I'll be making for next summer
By Camilla Sharman Published
Adapt your garden to our changing climate wth plant swaps that can beat the heat.

Cleaning vinegar vs white vinegar: Why you need to know the difference (and what to avoid)
By Camilla Sharman Published
Are you using the right vinegar to clean your home? Experts share the difference between cleaning vinegar and white vinegar.

I’ve discovered the best way to keep your houseplants alive while you’re away — and it’s from IKEA
By Camilla Sharman Published
This one IKEA essential is the secret to vacation-proof your houseplants.

I’ve been making the biggest washing machine error according to laundry pros — and it stinks
By Camilla Sharman Published
The one washing machine bad habit I need to break: Laundry pros share what I've been doing wrong.

The vanilla water home hack everyone is talking about — does it actually work?
By Camilla Sharman Last updated
I tried spraying vanilla water at my front entrance to mask odors — here’s what happened.

Can you remove stubborn lawn weeds during a heatwave without ruining grass? A lawn care expert reveals all
By Camilla Sharman Published
I’m a garden writer and struggling with how to tackle my parched lawn that’s full of weeds. I asked a lawn care expert what to do.

August is the best month to prune lavender — but avoid making this one mistake
By Camilla Sharman Published
Gardeners urged to prune lavender in August (but don’t make this big mistake).

Cleaning pros share how often you should clean your toilet — and you'll be surprised
By Camilla Sharman Published
How often you should actually clean your toilet according to cleaning pros?

I was an AI skeptic — until I started using it to identify plants
By Camilla Sharman Published
Can AI replace a seasoned gardener’s eye? I put it to the test.

I asked a lawncare expert how to save my brown, dry lawn — these are the rules for August
By Camilla Sharman Published
Gardeners urged to take extra care of their lawns in August: A lawncare pro shares this month’s do and don’ts.

Stop buying expensive fertilizer — achieve a lush, green lawn with this cheap household staple
By Camilla Sharman Published
There's a cheap bathroom product that's also your shortcut to a lush, green lawn

Stop fighting the climate: Expert-approved tips on how to plant for hotter summers
By Camilla Sharman Published
I asked gardeners why their favorite plants are no longer fit for hotter summers.

Say goodbye to kitchen trash flies — the one kitchen staple that stops them in their tracks
By Camilla Sharman Published
Stop kitchen trash flies before they start with a culinary favorite they detest.
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