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

Add this surprisingly common pet waste to your soil for thriving leafy greens
By Annie Collyer Published
If you've got a fish tank at home, there's a surprising gardening hack you can start using next time you need to clean it.

Spraying vinegar on keys: why it's so widely recommended and what it's used for
By Annie Collyer Published
A clever key-cleaning hack that I'm almost sure you've overlooked when it comes to your own set.

Martha Stewart swears by this exact weeding tool — last year it sold out fast, but now it's back in stock for $24
By Annie Collyer Published
This once-viral weeding tool is back in stock! "How did I survive weeds before this miracle tool?" says one shopper.

Expert warns against pouring boiling water down sinks — here's why
By Annie Collyer Published
Use this common laundry cupboard staple to clean your drains instead — and it will keep them fly-free.

Get rid of dust in the bedroom by removing one piece of decor from your space
By Annie Collyer Published
A rug is one of the worst offenders when it comes to accumulating dust in your bedroom, so think twice before adding one to your room.

Say goodbye to weeds: the 39-cent weed killer alternative hiding in your laundry cupboard
By Annie Collyer Published
A genius hack to kill and prevent weed growth, I can't believe I haven't tried this before on my untamed patio.

Stop attracting mosquitoes — why changing your wall color to this one shade will fight them off
By Annie Collyer Published
Expert reveals the one paint color that repels mosquitoes — take the natural route.

Forget ketchup — this pantry staple is the secret to removing rust from garden furniture
By Annie Collyer Published
Stop throwing out rusty garden furniture: Bring it back to life with treacle.

Vacation-proof your yard this August: 4 garden hacks to save your plants while you’re away
By Annie Collyer Published
Going away this August? Avoid these 4 gardening blunders ruining your plants.

I’m obsessed with this $50 apartment herb planter hack — here's everything you need to recreate your own
By Annie Collyer Published
This is the ultimate way to grow your own seasonings this summer, whether you have a balcony, terrace, or small yard.

Hydrangea help? 4 key steps that turned my potted hydrangea from grumpy to green again
By Annie Collyer Published
Hydrangea struggling? Here’s my rescue plan that transformed my fading blooms.

4 things I wish I'd known about cleaning an electric grill before buying — one is a hidden fire hazard
By Annie Collyer Published
Are you getting your grill ready for the summer? Before you do, here are some electric grill cleaning tips I learned the hard way (one is a hidden fire hazard).

I tried this electric grill hack for more defined grill lines on my burgers — but does it really work?
By Annie Collyer Published
The grilling season has finally arrived. I decided to see if an electric grill could deliver the perfect burger—and here’s my result.

I'm cleaning my patio furniture with this non-toxic ingredient — and it also works wonders on your grill
By Annie Collyer Published
I'll never clean my outdoor furniture the same again

Skip the baking soda and vinegar — I used this non-toxic substance to clean through my oven's grime, and I'm speechless
By Annie Collyer Published
It's non-toxic, multi-purpose, and a true winner

I used this staple kitchen ingredient to refresh my exterior walls for spring — my neighbors can't believe it worked
By Annie Collyer Published
Black walls be gone!

I tried the grapefruit and salt hack on my stained faucets — here's what happened
By Annie Collyer Published
Tired of scrubbing limescale? I've just found a clever cleaning hack that involves a juicy fruit.

I used AI to create my homemade weed killer solution — here's the results
By Annie Collyer Last updated
You already have the ingredients under your kitchen sink

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
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