Camilla Sharman

Camilla Sharman

Staff Writer, Homes

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

A close up picture of termites
What to do if you find termites in your yard: 5 DIY fixes

By Camilla Sharman Published

Stop termites before they destroy your yard — 5 ways to get rid of them without calling in a pro.

Gardening
Woman tearing a sheet of aluminum foil from a roll
11 aluminum foil hacks to clean, cool, and keep pests out of your home and garden

By Camilla Sharman Published

This cheap kitchen staple is an unexpected powerhouse around your home: Discover 11 unexpected ways to use aluminum foil.

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Woman cleaning kitchen countertop with a yellow cloth
Think your kitchen is clean? A kitchen expert warns that this one ‘secret’ spot harbors grease and grime

By Camilla Sharman Published

Homeowners urged to check this one area in their kitchen — it’s not as clean as you think.

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IKEA Pull-out work surface
12 IKEA finds to double your kitchen space

By Camilla Sharman Published

I found a dozen great IKEA items that will help you make the most of your limited kitchen space.

Home
Aluminum foil
Homeowners urged to use aluminum foil to stop bugs from invading their homes — here’s how

By Camilla Sharman Last updated

The surprising way aluminum foil can protect your home from pests — you’re going to want to try it.

Home
KitchenAid Artisan Plus stand mixer
KitchenAid just dropped a brand new stand mixer — and there’s one feature you’ve got to see

By Camilla Sharman Published

All rise for KitchenAid's new stand mixer — it's simply majestic.

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Banana peels for compost
Stop adding these to your trash: 5 common items that'll fertilize your yard for free

By Camilla Sharman Published

Your kitchen trash can is hiding the best free fertilizer for your garden, don’t let these 5 items go to waste.

Gardening
Grease-Cleaning-Hack--Before-and-after
I put the 'no wash' method to remove grease from clothing to the test — and the results surprised me

By Camilla Sharman Published

Does the 'no wash' method to remove grease from clothing actually work? I put it to the test to find out.

Home
KitchenAid 5-quart tilt-head stand mixer in Dried Rose
I tested this $39 KitchenAid attachment to find out if it's necessary — here's my honest verdict

By Camilla Sharman Published

Putting the KitchenAid Pastry Beater through its paces leaves us wondering whether home bakers need this extra attachment or not.

Home
The best water bottles:
You’re cleaning your water bottle all wrong: The one hack you need to know

By Camilla Sharman Published

If you think your water bottle is clean, think again: The cleaning hack you’re going to want to try.

Home
Mixed variety of roses in bloom
7 expert tips to grow the perfect roses this summer

By Camilla Sharman Published

Expert tips on how to grow roses for the best show.

Gardening
Chocolate stain on fabric
Chocolate stains on fabric can be devastating — follow these expert cleaning tips

By Camilla Sharman Last updated

Chocolate stains can quickly ruin upholstery and carpets, so here are some valuable tips for cleaning up any mess.

Home
Woman doing laundry with clothes dryer
This hidden fire risk is lurking in your dryer vent — pros share how to clean it out

By Camilla Sharman Last updated

Experts share how to clean out dryer vents and avoid a $250 service fee.

Home Appliances
Empty egg carton in garden
Gardeners urged to put egg cartons in their yards — here are 5 ways to use them now

By Camilla Sharman Published

Don’t trash your egg cartons. Gardeners are being urged to save them for their garden.

Gardening
Spider plant
What to do with your spider plant in March: 6 expert tips for healthy growth

By Camilla Sharman Published

Top expert tips on how to care for a spider plant in March.

Home
Backyard collection for National Backyard Day
I’ve found the 12 best outdoor items to transform your yard this National Backyard Day

By Camilla Sharman Published

Don’t celebrate National Backyard Day without my top 12 outdoor finds.

Outdoors
Washing machine in laundry room
Your washing machine will stink if you skip this one essential step — I learned the hard way

By Camilla Sharman Published

The one washing machine habit you need to break — it’s why your laundry smells bad.

Home Appliances
Woman cleaning a microwave
The 3-step ‘ABC’ spring-cleaning method for better air quality in your home

By Camilla Sharman Published

The secret to better air quality in your home: An expert reveals the ‘ABC’ spring cleaning method.

Home
A lawnmower on a green lawn
Is it too early to mow: Experts share when to give your lawn its first cut in spring

By Camilla Sharman Last updated

Experts reveal when you can start mowing your lawn this spring.

Lawn Care
IKEA Spring Cleaning Collection
I found 12 must-have spring cleaning essentials from IKEA — starting from just $1.99

By Camilla Sharman Published

Spring cleaning just got easier: 12 budget-friendly essentials from IKEA.

Home
A sunlit living room features a white couch with yellow throw pillows, and a wicker basket holding white flowers
Spring cleaning deep dive: Experts reveal why we do it and what to tackle

By Camilla Sharman Published

The spring cleaning urge. Experts share their top tips on deep cleaning this season.

Home
Household cleaning items
The ‘must-do’ cleaning tasks you’re probably missing for a germ-free home

By Camilla Sharman Published

The secret to a germ-free home: Don’t skip these four weekly tasks.

Home
Labelled jars in pantry
This is the secret tool home organizers are obsessed with — and you will be too

By Camilla Sharman Published

Spring clean your home and get organized with this cheap gadget.

Home
A painter painting wooden fence
You’re painting your fence all wrong: Expert reveals the $0.50 kitchen item that works far better

By Camilla Sharman Last updated

Expert urges homeowners to ditch fence brushes and reveals a better way to paint fences for less.

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Gardening
Le Creuset Signature oval bread oven
'Revolutionary for homemade bread': Why I can't wait to try Le Creuset's new oval bread oven

By Camilla Sharman Published

Le Creuset’s bread oven collection welcomes a new oval shape — and it’s a game-changer for homemade loaves.

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