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

7 thorny plants that make the perfect DIY home security system without breaking the bank
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Keep your home secure and get planting: 7 spiky plants to defend your home.

Hummingbirds love this one plant — and I think you’ll fall in love with it too
By Camilla Sharman published
Attract hummingbirds to your yard with a cup and saucer — but it’s not what you think.

10 spaces, 10 minutes, 100 items — I just discovered this decluttering method that brings clarity to my cleaning routine
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Declutter fast using the 10-10 decluttering method — and achieve a tidy home without the stress.

Ninja just launched its first ever firepit — meet the Ninja Fireside360
By Camilla Sharman published
Ninja enters the outdoor heating market with its first fire pit, and it looks like a hot contender.

Samsung's latest robot vacuum can clean and monitor your home at the same time
By Camilla Sharman published
Samsung’s cleaning tech just got smarter: The Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam offers intelligent cleaning and home security in one.

I asked 6 culinary pros if it's worth switching to an induction cooktop — here's the verdict
By Camilla Sharman published
Culinary experts share their favorite feature about induction cooking — will it persuade you to make the swap?

Don't grow these 5 plants next to your home — they can cause serious damage
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Keep your home safe — avoid growing these 5 plants near your home.

Should you tilt your blinds up or down to keep your room cooler? We reveal all
By Camilla Sharman published
The surprising secret to beating the heat: How you tilt your blinds can keep you cool.

Mold could be hiding in your AC — an expert shares how to protect your health
By Camilla Sharman published
Mold and moss could be hiding in your AC — an expert shares how to fix the hazard

Experts recommend this dryer sheet hack to keep your walls looking pristine — here's how it works
By Camilla Sharman published
A cheap and low-effort way of keeping that fresh paint looking brand new.

Save $200 on your electric bill every year by making this small change — you'll be surprised
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Energy experts share how understanding 'phantom load' can help you cut your energy use and save on your bill.

You’re handling wasps wrong — here’s what pest experts advise if you find a wasp indoors
By Camilla Sharman published
Avoid making this one common mistake if you find a wasp in your home — here’s what pest experts advise instead.

Is your AC struggling? Expert shares the simple steps that will keep your house cool, and lower energy costs
By Camilla Sharman published
Keep your house cool without spending a fortune: AC experts share the simple routine that reduces strain in the summer.

Hanging fairy lights on your fence? Experts warn of the legal rules you need to know first
By Camilla Sharman published
Don't make this big mistake when hanging fairy lights on a fence — experts warn that you could be in the wrong.

People are using Vaseline on their fridge to beat the heatwave — here's why it makes more sense than you think
By Camilla Sharman published
How a beauty staple can improve the efficiency of your fridge in a heatwave and stop your food from spoiling.

I thought this budget induction cooktop was just for small spaces — until I found its killer hidden potential
By Camilla Sharman published
This induction cooktop is perfect for small spaces — but that's not my favorite thing

Experts warn against planting this type of tree in your yard — and I found out the hard way
By Camilla Sharman last updated
I had high hopes for this tree — but I won’t be planting it again.

How to water a thirsty lawn in a heatwave — lawn experts reveal all, but it’s not what you’d expect
By Camilla Sharman last updated
How to water your lawn in a heatwave the right way — experts share their top tips to save you getting it wrong.

People are wrapping aluminum foil around their hummingbird feeders this summer — here's why
By Camilla Sharman published
How aluminum foil can protect your hummingbirds.

This garden tool is a real mean machine with weeds in my yard — and it’s under $35
By Camilla Sharman published
Weeds watch out. Based on my testing the Cobra Original Weeder is an excellent weeding tool that can also be used for digging, edging and planting.

Heading on vacation? Expert shares the 'often overlooked' routine that will keep pests away from your home
By Camilla Sharman published
Keep your home pest free while you’re on vacation — so you don’t return to any unwanted guests.

I've been keeping my orange peels to repel mosquitoes — here's how
By Camilla Sharman published
Don’t throw out your orange peel — it could just save you from mosquito bites.

Frigidaire recalls over 600,000 mini fridges due to fire and burn risk — what to do now
By Camilla Sharman published
There's an ongoing product recall of the Frigidaire mini fridge due to safety hazard.
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