As the Homes Content Editor, Cynthia Lawrence covers all things homes, interior decorating, and garden-related. She has a wealth of editorial experience testing the latest, ‘must-have’ home appliances, writing buying guides and the handy ‘how to’ features.
Her work has been published in various titles including, T3, Top Ten Reviews, Ideal Home, Real Homes, Livingetc. and House Beautiful, amongst many.
With a rather unhealthy obsession for all things homes and interiors, she also has an interior design blog for style inspiration and savvy storage solutions (get rid of that clutter!). When she’s not testing cool products, she’ll be searching online for more decor ideas to spruce up her family home or looking for a great bargain!
Latest articles by Cynthia Lawrence

I bought this $4 IKEA tool for my kitchen, but it’s actually changed the way I organize my entire home
By Cynthia Lawrence published
My $4 IKEA kitchen buy solved all my storage problems — now my home is so organized.

I asked an appliance expert about the biggest kitchen decluttering mistakes — and I’ve been guilty of doing this
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
I asked an appliance expert about the top decluttering mistakes — and I’ve been guilty of doing them all.

I just found the cutest side table in IKEA and it’s perfect for tiny spaces
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
This IKEA portable side table has just solved my space-saving problems — and it’s just $40.

Gardeners are being urged to put toilet paper tubes in their yard in March — it’s not as strange as it sounds
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Here’s why people are being urged to put old toilet rolls to use in their yard this month — and it’s so clever.

I always forget to spring clean this one common household item — and you probably do too
By Cynthia Lawrence published
This is the one common item I always forget to spring clean — here's why it's so easy to miss.

My decorator showed me this simple trick and it’s made painting a breeze
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
My decorator showed me this easy painting tip — and it makes all the difference

Say goodbye to lawn weeds with this simple March hack — and revive your plants
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Want to banish lawn weeds this spring? Do this one clever trick before they take over by repurposing them instead.

I just discovered the one item you should never hand-wash — always clean this in the dishwasher
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Why you should never hand-wash this common item — and use your dishwasher instead.

Nutribullet just quietly released a new super-powered blender that shreds ingredients in seconds — all under $100
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Need to upgrade your blender? Nutribullet unleashes a super-powered blender — and is less for $100.

I’ve just found the ultimate product to disguise the one kitchen eyesore I can’t stand
By Cynthia Lawrence published
The genius product that finally hid my worst kitchen eyesore — and adds a touch of luxe style too.

I’ve just discovered this clever dishwasher hack that makes your entire kitchen smell fresh
By Cynthia Lawrence published
This simple dishwasher trick can make your kitchen instantly smell fresh — and you’ll find it in your fruit bowl.

Small kitchen? I tried the ‘pull-out drawer’ hack to instantly give me more countertop space
By Cynthia Lawrence published
I just discovered this simple ‘pull-out drawer’ hack and instantly had twice the kitchen countertop space.

This $16 motion-sensing light is the best bathroom upgrade I've ever made
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
My broken bathroom light led me to this affordable find—and it's a total game changer.

I obsess over IKEA for a living — 12 spring collection must-haves for under $30
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
If you want to give your home a spring makeover, these are my favorite picks to add instant color this season.

This common shoveling mistake could cost you up to $500 — here’s why
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Snowed in? Before you get to work clearing the snow, beware of this common shoveling mistake that could cost you.

Is it wrong to dump trash in your neighbor's bin? Here’s what the experts say
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
Avoid the trash bin blunder.

Why is everything 38mm? I asked a Dyson engineer to explain the brand's magic number
By Cynthia Lawrence published
How Dyson's 38mm design rule solved a major comfort problem — an engineer explains.

I tried the new Bosch cordless stick vacuum, which is a real powerhouse — 3 things I like and 1 I don't
By Cynthia Lawrence published
The new Bosch Unlimited 10 cordless stick vacuum ‘sucks’ in the best possible way. Here’s what I thought after testing it in my home.

I just found out why my silicone kitchen utensils taste soapy — here’s how to fix it
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Does your silicone kitchen utensils leave a soapy taste in your mouth? Here’s why and how to fix it

Does aluminum foil keep mice away? I asked pest experts to find out
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Pest experts reveal whether aluminum foil really keeps mice out or whether it’s simply a myth to be avoided.

I've been storing my shoes all wrong — and you probably have been too. Here’s what the experts say
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
I've been storing my shoes all wrong — and you probably have been too. Here’s what the experts say.

This one Dyson feature changed the way I clean — and now I’m hooked
By Cynthia Lawrence published
I thought I’d never like this Dyson feature, but now I’m obsessed with it — and so is my son, who hates cleaning his room.

I’ve just discovered this unlikely IKEA organizer to end cabinet mess
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
This easy IKEA hack can instantly banish clutter in your cabinet, and it’s just $29.
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