Latest articles by Cynthia Lawrence
Gardeners urged to put a bar of soap in the yard this summer — and it’s not as strange as it sounds
This one bizarre cleaning essential may be the answer to saving your plants this summer.
Air circulator vs fan — what's the difference and which should you buy?
If you want to cool down your room fast, here’s everything you need to know about whether buying an air circulator or a fan is right for your home
I finally tried the "FhiFho" decluttering rule in my home — here's what happened
If you struggle to keep on top of the mess, you might want to try this FhiFho decluttering hack to instantly organize your home.
The one stinky mistake people make when using grass clippings in the yard — and how to avoid it
This is the one mistake gardeners make when using grass clippings to mask odors in the yard — and it makes it worse.
Gardeners urged to use garlic in their yards — experts share reasons why
This common ingredient may be used to add flavor to our dishes, but why are gardeners being urged to use garlic in the yard?
Whirlpool just launched the most inclusive dishwasher on the market thanks to this genius new feature
This inclusive dishwasher comes with a clever feature that makes it accessible for everybody.
When is flying ant day? Pest experts reveal what to expect
Flying Ant Season is here and experts warn it’s set to be bigger than ever this summer.
Banish mosquitoes from your home with one natural ingredient — and it also smells great
If you’re tired of getting bitten in summer, this one refreshing smell will keep pesky mosquitoes at bay.
I made this one simple change to my living room and it felt much cooler in a heatwave
This one simple change to my living room decor cooled me down in a heatwave — and didn’t cost a thing.
Dreame’s new robot vacuum does the one thing most robot mops can’t — and it’s a game changer
Dreame has just dropped a new robot mop with this game-changing feature — and it's solved my biggest cleaning woe.
Gardeners urged to use this one kitchen ingredient to save dying plants in a heatwave — and you’ll be surprised
This strange kitchen ingredient may be the answer to keeping your wilting plants alive this heatwave.
I asked pest experts why mosquitoes always bite me — their answer surprised me
Do you get bitten by mosquitoes a lot? Pest experts reveal the real reason why only certain people get bites.
I tried this weird vacuum cleaning hack to keep my home smelling fresh — but does it work?
I tried this simple vacuum cleaner hack to keep my rooms smelling fresh — and you usually drink it.
I test cooling fans for a living — here's the 3 to look out for this Prime Day
Can't decide which cooling fan is right for you? Here are the top ones I'd recommend to beat the heatwave.
Pest experts warn you should never squash spiders in your home — here’s why
Fed up of eight-legged crawlies? Pest experts warn you should never (ever) squash spiders in your home.
Gardeners urged to use a sponge in the yard this summer — and it makes more sense than you think
This one dish washing essential may be the answer to saving your plants in a heatwave — here’s why.
Gardeners urged to sprinkle chilli powder in the yard this summer — and it’s not as strange as it sounds
Why are gardeners urged to sprinkle chilli powder in the yard? And it’s not just for a spicy summer.
This trending cooling fan hack is actually ‘dangerous’ — according to an expert
With so many alternative ways to beat the heat, experts warn of these ‘dangerous’ fan hacks you should never do.
Best robot vacuums for pet hair in 2025
Keep your floors spotless with the best robot vacuums for picking up pet hair.
Yeti just dropped its new travel bottle — and it fixes my biggest problem
Yeti has just fixed the biggest problem with its Rambler travel mugs, just in time for summer adventures.
Got roaches? Pest experts say this is the one common liquid you should never pour down the drain
Want to get rid of roaches? Whatever you do, don’t pour this common household cleaner down the drain.
These smart devices will help keep your lawn green
If you want your lawn and yard to stay green and healthy without wasting water, check out these smart yard devices.
I moved this $30 IKEA floor lamp into my yard and it totally transformed my outdoor space
I wasn’t sure about this IKEA floor lamp at first, but it looks so much better in my backyard.
