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

5 spring cleaning hacks that are quietly wrecking your floors — and 4 expert fixes to try
By Camilla Sharman published
Don't be swayed by floor cleaning hacks — they could damage your floors for good. An expert reveals what to avoid and how to care for your floors instead.

Why crickets are hiding in your home — and how to deter them
By Camilla Sharman published
What makes a home sweet home for crickets, and how to deter them from taking root?

I put two popular food choppers to the test to see which one makes the cut
By Camilla Sharman last updated
These two manual food choppers gave me the kitchen workout I never knew I needed: Here's the winner.

IKEA just figured out how to make your air purifier completely invisible
By Camilla Sharman published
Why IKEA’s side table is the spring essential for a clean and healthy home.

I’ve changed my mind on the best kitchen scale I recommend — nine months on and I have a new favorite
By Camilla Sharman published
Nine months after testing a ton of kitchen scales, I’ve ditched my favorite, and another one takes the top spot.

Want to attract hummingbirds to your yard? This is the one flower to add to your hanging basket
By Camilla Sharman published
This colorful hanging basket flower will have hummingbirds flocking to your yard.

This unexpected IKEA houseplant hack is a watering game changer
By Camilla Sharman published
Forget your houseplant watering worries. This easy hack using IKEA bowls is genius.

The IKEA haul your yard needs: 12 must-have essentials I recommend as an amateur gardener to get your spring garden in full swing
By Camilla Sharman published
Spring into the garden this March with my top 12 must-have essentials from IKEA.

Sharp showcases new space-saving appliances, perfect for compact kitchens
By Camilla Sharman published
Sharp turns ‘go big or go home’ on its head with its latest appliances designed for small kitchens.

Why are my clothes turning gray? Laundry experts reveal 5 tips to keep your whites bright
By Camilla Sharman published
Say goodbye to dingy whites: Laundry experts reveal the simple fixes to keep them bright.

Can you prune hydrangeas in March? An expert says it all depends on one thing
By Camilla Sharman published
Old wood versus new wood: What you need to know before pruning your hydrangeas in February

I tried a new method to clean my pruning shears — here's why it can't beat my time-honored routine
By Camilla Sharman published
Alternative cleaning methods for your garden tools are all over Instagram, but they don't always beat the old ways.

Your family could be wasting $3,000 a year because of this kitchen appliance — here's what to do about it
By Camilla Sharman published
Your messy fridge is wasting you money. Here’s how to get organized.

Don’t make this one gardening mistake — it could stop your plants from thriving
By Camilla Sharman published
Get the gardening basics right: One thing you need to know before buying plants.

Smeg just released the prettiest microwaves I've ever seen, and they have sought-after bonus features
By Camilla Sharman published
Smeg proves microwaves don’t need to be ugly, and its latest launches have added benefits.

I’m never buying pasta again: KitchenAid’s pasta maker is a game-changer
By Camilla Sharman published
I never knew making homemade spaghetti could be so easy until I tried KitchenAid’s pasta maker.

Don’t put your rusty garden tools in the trash — this cheap pantry staple will bring them back to life
By Camilla Sharman published
Don’t put your rusty garden tools in the trash: This cheap pantry staple will bring them back to life.

Everyone says KitchenAid makes the best stand mixer — this is why they are right
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Get your bake on with our top three picks of the best stand mixers for overall performance, value and professional performance.

How to feed the birds without encouraging rats — try this genius hack
By Camilla Sharman published
This simple bird feeder hack keeps rodents away.

I swear by these 12 kitchen essentials that will help you bake like a pro
By Camilla Sharman published
Take the hard work out of baking with these 12 baking essentials I recommend.

I love gardening and hate waste — here's 5 ways I reuse dryer lint in my yard
By Camilla Sharman published
How to recycle dryer lint for a lush yard: From suppressing weeds to scaring pests

Gardening expert shares the easiest way to prepare your flower beds and banish weeds this spring
By Camilla Sharman published
Make life easier in your yard with this soil-preparation hack that helps prevent weeds.

How to remove scorch marks from enameled cast-iron to make your pans look brand new
By Camilla Sharman published
The secret to removing scorch marks on enamel cast iron — and it’s easier than you think
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