Cynthia Lawrence
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
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7 common mistakes we make when working from home
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you’re a remote worker, are you guilty of these bad habits? Here are the most common WFH mistakes — and how to avoid them
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5 things to do after a snowstorm to protect your home — here's what the experts say
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you’ve been hit with heavy snowfall, these are the key things you must do to protect your home right now.
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5 essential things you need to know before buying a snow blower
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you’re looking to buy a snow blower and don’t know where to start, check out these key things you need to consider.
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Joanna Gaines has this simple trick to keep your home festive after the holidays
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you’re missing your festive decor, designer Joanna Gaines shows us how to bring back those vibes with this easy hack.
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I write about home decor for a living — 5 things I wish I’d known before painting a room
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Before you start your painting projects this year, be sure not to make the same mistakes that I did! Here are some top tips.
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I tried this $20 kitchen gadget — and it cut my food prep time in half
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you enjoy cooking, but hate chopping up the ingredients for it, this handy, underrated kitchen tool may just save you time.
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9 things you should never clean with an all-purpose cleaner — you’ll be surprised
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Despite the name, you can’t clean everything with an all-purpose cleaner. Find out the things to avoid cleaning with this common household solution.
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Cameron Diaz's kitchen is bringing back this 'huge trend' for 2024, say experts — how to get the look
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Cameron Diaz's kitchen is set to be ‘a huge trend expected to flourish in 2024,' according to experts — here’s why.
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I write about home organization for a living — here are my 7 favorite storage solutions
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Once you’ve decluttered your home, the hardest part is keeping it that way. Here are my top solutions to keep everything super organized.
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7 dirtiest places in the home you’re forgetting to clean — and you'll be surprised
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you think you’ve got your cleaning game covered, you might be forgetting about some of these dirtiest spots in the home — and the ones you're overlooking will surprise you.
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I write about decor for a living — here are 5 top tips to instantly upgrade your home for 2024
By Cynthia Lawrence published
You don’t have to spend a fortune for a home makeover. Our homes content editor has some easy and affordable tips to instantly spruce up your interior style for the new year.
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13 foods that you should never put in the fridge
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
When you unpack your groceries, are you storing the wrong foods in the fridge? Find out what these common foods are right now.
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Kohler unveils ‘multi-sensory showering experience’ at CES 2024 that lets you control water, light, sound and steam
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Kohler's cutting-edge CES 2024 bathroom designs lets you create your own home spa experience — here's how
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These 7 things are cluttering your home — here's why and how you should get rid of them for 2024
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you’re tired of the endless clutter taking over your home, these are the common things to get rid of right now, and have a mess-free new year.
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My son hates drinking water — but my favorite gadget of 2023 has been a game changer
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If your kid hates drinking water this is a handy gadget — and what every parent needs.
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7 color trends everyone will want in 2024
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you want decorating inspiration for your home in the new year, find out what paint color trends are set to be huge in 2024.
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This Joanna Gaines decluttering trick is what we all should be doing in our homes in 2024
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If there’s anything you need to know before organizing your home in the new year, it’s this one decluttering tip from Joanna Gaines.
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9 clever ways to reduce humidity in your home without a dehumidifier
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you don’t have a dehumidifier in your home, here are some clever ways to reduce humidity without using one.
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Jennifer Lopez goes for gold with her dazzling Christmas tree — how to get the look
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you’re dreaming of a gold Christmas, Jennifer Lopez shows us exactly how it should be done with her dazzling Christmas tree.
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7 tips for hosting holiday gatherings outdoors during the winter
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Don’t let the cold weather cancel your festive outdoor parties. Entertain in style with these top tips for holiday hosting during winter.
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7 things you should never put near your space heater
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you want to keep warm and toasty this winter, these top tips will avoid a potential hazard with your space heater.
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7 best houseplants for beautiful blooms
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Brighten up your home this season with these vibrant houseplants that have the most impressive blooms.