
Annie Collyer
Annie is a freelancer at Tom's Guide. She's been an Editor at various home magazines for 7 years — reviewing and writing about everything from cleaning products to air fryers and mattresses. Annie started her career at Real Homes as Deals Editor in 2018 and by 2020 she was the UK Shopping Editor at Livingetc, Homes & Gardens, and Ideal Home. She was in charge of the majority of eCommerce content on these sites, including reviews and buying guides. Now, as a freelancer, she writes features, reviews, and guides for several brands including BBC Good Food, Ideal Home, and Parade Home & Garden.
Latest articles by Annie Collyer

I asked my cleaner why she never mops the bathroom floor, and her answer has permanently changed the way I clean
By Annie Collyer published
Should you mop your bathroom floors? I asked a professional cleaner, and her advice changed my cleaning routine for good

I can't go to IKEA without picking up these 5 essentials, and they're all under $29
By Annie Collyer last updated
Old but gold must-haves that always end up in my IKEA basket — and no, I'm not talking about meatballs.

IKEA’s stackable food storage containers just doubled my kitchen counter space, and they only cost $14
By Annie Collyer published
This simple but genius kitchen storage from IKEA is a failsafe way to store shelf-stable items.

IKEA's new IVAR shelving unit is an instant classic — here's how to use it in every room
By Annie Collyer published
This multi-functional furniture piece will work almost anywhere in your home. Here's how.

I just discovered this common mistake that can kill your air fryer, and I've been doing it for years
By Annie Collyer published
Don't make the same, or you might have to throw yours in the trash

People on TikTok are making hummus in their Ninja Creami, and I'm not sure how to feel about it
By Annie Collyer published
"That’s chickpea ice cream. Not hummus."

IKEA's adorable new portable lamp looks like a sad giraffe, and I want to give it a big hug
By Annie Collyer published
It's one of the 1,510 items that are new at IKEA this month.

5 things you need to declutter in February
By Annie Collyer published
Get a jump on your spring clean: here's what to declutter to minimize the mess and make a difference, fast

Is your ceiling fan spinning the wrong way? This quick fix will slash your heating costs
By Annie Collyer published
This ceiling fan hack has my jaw on the floor. Thanks to this quick job, you can use your ceiling fan all year round.

Beat the cold! Shark's 2-in-1 space heater is 50% off at Amazon right now
By Annie Collyer last updated
A Black Friday-beating deal, and it won't last long.

5 signs that your pipes have frozen — take note of these signals
By Annie Collyer published
Remember these 5 indications that your pipes are on their way to freezing, because you never know when you'll find this information useful.

The one place you should never put a peace lily — and why
By Annie Collyer published
'Tis almost the season for peace lilies to thrive, and here's where to place yours in your home — it's not where you'd think

Winter Storm 'Fern' checklist: 5 things you need to have on-hand when the snow and ice hit
By Annie Collyer last updated
Don't get caught out: here are 5 must-haves you might not already own at home.

Weber just released its first-ever Wi-Fi-powered charcoal grill, and a range of smart add-ons
By Annie Collyer published
Exciting launches for this big grill brand in 2026, with prices from $40

Snow blowers are selling out fast, but these 3 are on sale at Amazon and start at just $99
By Annie Collyer published
Need a snowblower fast? These Amazon deals start at $99, and they'll be on your doorstep tomorrow

I never know where to put my dish towels — this $2 IKEA find is here to fix that
By Annie Collyer published
I never thought to use this IKEA hook rack for my dish towels, but truly, this is a space-saving hack for small kitchens

Professional cleaner shares the one tool you need to remove limescale buildup in your shower, and it's not a cleaning spray
By Annie Collyer published
It's less than $6 on Amazon, and the results are instant.

Don't make the same mistake I did — this is the safest place to keep your air fryer in your kitchen
By Annie Collyer published
The one air fryer placement mistake everyone makes — here's why it's a problem

IKEA’s portable light-up mirror is ideal for bathrooms and dressing tables, and has a surprisingly low price
By Annie Collyer published
Use this cleverly-designed IKEA mirror in smaller rooms that need it the most — at $39, it's even dimmable

5 flower seeds to sow in January for a colorful summer garden
By Annie Collyer published
We're already making big backyard plans for spring 2026.

I discovered this color-coded kitchen towel organization system on TikTok and it's genius
By Annie Collyer published
If under your kitchen sink is anything like mine, you need to know about this organization hack.

This new $4 IKEA find fixes my least favorite part of cleaning the bathroom
By Annie Collyer last updated
This clever design from IKEA can also save precious floor space in tiny bathrooms.

Finally! A former NASA engineer just released a leaf blower that won't make your neighbors hate you
By Annie Collyer published
Ever heard of a quiet leaf blower? Just released at CES 2026, the T1 Tone claims to be no louder than your refrigerator

LG Signature just announced a smart oven with an in-built camera, and it's ideal for bakers
By Annie Collyer published
It's among the 3 new products announced by LG Signature at CES 2026, all fitted with LG's AI Core-Tech

So long, stinky robot mops: Eufy's new Omni S2 has in-built fragrance canisters to leave your home looking and smelling fresh
By Annie Collyer last updated
Wave goodbye to your stinky water tank and hello to the Eufy S2, which features built-in air fresheners for the ultimate fragranced clean.
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