Camilla is the Homes Staff Writer and covers everything to do with homes and gardens. She has a wealth of editorial experience, mounting over 30 years, and covers news and features, tests products for reviews and compiles buying guides.
Her work has appeared in business and consumer titles, including Ideal Home, Real Homes, House Beautiful, Homebuilding & Renovation, and Kitchen & Bathroom Business. She’s even appeared on the cover of Your Home, writing about her own house renovation.
Although she’s obsessed with decorating her home, she also enjoys baking and trying out the latest kitchen appliances. But when she’s not inside, you’ll find her pottering about in her yard, tending to her vegetable patch or taking in her prized hydrangeas. She also enjoys keeping fit, and if she's not on a spin bike trying to keep up with the class, she'll be in the pool, or trying to perfect her headstand in a yoga class.
Latest articles by Camilla Sharman

Cleaning vinegar vs white vinegar: Why you need to know the difference (and what to avoid)
By Camilla Sharman Published
Are you using the right vinegar to clean your home? Experts share the difference between cleaning vinegar and white vinegar.

I’ve discovered the best way to keep your houseplants alive while you’re away — and it’s from IKEA
By Camilla Sharman Published
This one IKEA essential is the secret to vacation-proof your houseplants.

I’ve been making the biggest washing machine error according to laundry pros — and it stinks
By Camilla Sharman Published
The one washing machine bad habit I need to break: Laundry pros share what I've been doing wrong.

The vanilla water home hack everyone is talking about — does it actually work?
By Camilla Sharman Last updated
I tried spraying vanilla water at my front entrance to mask odors — here’s what happened.

Can you remove stubborn lawn weeds during a heatwave without ruining grass? A lawn care expert reveals all
By Camilla Sharman Published
I’m a garden writer and struggling with how to tackle my parched lawn that’s full of weeds. I asked a lawn care expert what to do.

August is the best month to prune lavender — but avoid making this one mistake
By Camilla Sharman Published
Gardeners urged to prune lavender in August (but don’t make this big mistake).

Cleaning pros share how often you should clean your toilet — and you'll be surprised
By Camilla Sharman Published
How often you should actually clean your toilet according to cleaning pros?

I was an AI skeptic — until I started using it to identify plants
By Camilla Sharman Published
Can AI replace a seasoned gardener’s eye? I put it to the test.

I asked a lawncare expert how to save my brown, dry lawn — these are the rules for August
By Camilla Sharman Published
Gardeners urged to take extra care of their lawns in August: A lawncare pro shares this month’s do and don’ts.

Stop buying expensive fertilizer — achieve a lush, green lawn with this cheap household staple
By Camilla Sharman Published
There's a cheap bathroom product that's also your shortcut to a lush, green lawn

Stop fighting the climate: Expert-approved tips on how to plant for hotter summers
By Camilla Sharman Published
I asked gardeners why their favorite plants are no longer fit for hotter summers.

Say goodbye to kitchen trash flies — the one kitchen staple that stops them in their tracks
By Camilla Sharman Published
Stop kitchen trash flies before they start with a culinary favorite they detest.

Go back to college with IKEA: 7 finds to get organized in style for under $25
By Camilla Sharman Published
7 clever IKEA hacks to organize your dorm for under $25.

Homeowners urged to mosquito-proof their yards this summer with one simple garden lighting trick
By Camilla Sharman Published
Stop mosquitoes from ruining your summer — use this one garden trick to reclaim your patio.

Why your tomatoes won’t turn red in the heat — and when you should pick them
By Camilla Sharman Published
Stop waiting for your tomatoes to turn red in a heatwave — here’s when you should pick them.

Gardeners are ditching lavender for this tougher, long-blooming shrub — and it doesn’t go woody
By Camilla Sharman Published
Struggling with lavender? Why this resilient alternative is a better choice.

I swapped my hot oven for an air fryer to bake summer treats — here’s why I'm not going back
By Camilla Sharman Published
Can an air fryer replace baking a cake in an oven? I tried it to find out, and was pleasantly surprised.

These are the 3 best bread machines we've tested to make delicious loaves at home
By Camilla Sharman Last updated
Enjoy homemade loaves with one of the best bread machines to do all the hard work for you.

Stop the guesswork: Cuisinart’s Clearview air fryer gives you dinner in plain sight
By Camilla Sharman Published
RecommendedStop opening your air fryer: Why Cuisinart’s Clearview glass basket is a game-changer.

Ninja just fixed the worst thing about microwaves — and it might replace your air fryer
By Camilla Sharman Published
Can Ninja solve the soggy microwave problem? A new Crispi appliance hits the market with that goal.

How to clean grout like a pro: Expert tips for tackling tough stains (and what to avoid)
By Camilla Sharman Published
Stop using white vinegar and bleach on your grout: Pro cleaners reveal their top secrets.

Watch out KitchenAid! Ooni’s launching its second stand mixer, and at $599 its price matches the Artisan Pro
By Camilla Sharman Published
Ooni’s new $599 spiral mixer is a dough-kneading beast and perfect for domestic kitchens.

The one bathroom cleaning mistake that could cost you a fortune in repairs
By Camilla Sharman Last updated
Skip the bleach: A gentler alternative to protect your bathroom seals from costly damage
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