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

The ultimate spring cleaning deals: My favorite Shark devices are up to 57% off
By Camilla Sharman published
Power ahead with spring cleaning: Save up to 57% on these top 5 Shark deals.

The ‘must-do’ cleaning tasks you’re probably missing for a germ-free home
By Camilla Sharman published
The secret to a germ-free home: Don’t skip these four weekly tasks.

This is the secret tool home organizers are obsessed with — and you will be too
By Camilla Sharman published
Spring clean your home and get organized with this cheap gadget.

You’re painting your fence all wrong: Expert reveals the $0.50 kitchen item that works far better
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Expert urges homeowners to ditch fence brushes and reveals a better way to paint fences for less.

'Revolutionary for homemade bread': Why I can't wait to try Le Creuset's new oval bread oven
By Camilla Sharman published
Le Creuset’s bread oven collection welcomes a new oval shape — and it’s a game-changer for homemade loaves.

7 common spring cleaning habits that actually attract pests — and what to do instead
By Camilla Sharman published
The spring cleaning trap: 7 habits an expert says are secretly inviting pests into your home.

When is the right time to start planting in 2026? The last frost date revealed
By Camilla Sharman published
Stop guessing! The official last frost date for 2026 has been revealed.

I’m buying an air purifier this spring to save my son this allergy season — 5 factors I’m considering
By Camilla Sharman published
The simple home upgrade I’m making before spring allergy season: What I'm looking for before buying an air purifier

How to revive a drooping peace lily: Expert-approved steps for a fast recovery
By Camilla Sharman published
Why is your peace lily drooping? Houseplant pros share where you could be going wrong and how to bring it back to full health.

5 spring cleaning hacks that are quietly wrecking your floors — and 4 expert fixes to try
By Camilla Sharman published
Don't be swayed by floor cleaning hacks — they could damage your floors for good. An expert reveals what to avoid and how to care for your floors instead.

Why crickets are hiding in your home — and how to deter them
By Camilla Sharman published
What makes a home sweet home for crickets, and how to deter them from taking root?

I put two popular food choppers to the test to see which one makes the cut
By Camilla Sharman last updated
These two manual food choppers gave me the kitchen workout I never knew I needed: Here's the winner.

I spent hundreds of hours cooking to test the best kitchen scales — these are the 7 scales I recommend
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Here are our picks of the best kitchen scales you can buy today.

IKEA just figured out how to make your air purifier completely invisible
By Camilla Sharman published
Why IKEA’s side table is the spring essential for a clean and healthy home.

I’ve changed my mind on the best kitchen scale I recommend — nine months on and I have a new favorite
By Camilla Sharman published
Nine months after testing a ton of kitchen scales, I’ve ditched my favorite, and another one takes the top spot.

Want to attract hummingbirds to your yard? This is the one flower to add to your hanging basket
By Camilla Sharman published
This colorful hanging basket flower will have hummingbirds flocking to your yard.

This unexpected IKEA houseplant hack is a watering game changer
By Camilla Sharman published
Forget your houseplant watering worries. This easy hack using IKEA bowls is genius.

The IKEA haul your yard needs: 12 must-have essentials I recommend as an amateur gardener to get your spring garden in full swing
By Camilla Sharman published
Spring into the garden this March with my top 12 must-have essentials from IKEA.

Sharp showcases new space-saving appliances, perfect for compact kitchens
By Camilla Sharman published
Sharp turns ‘go big or go home’ on its head with its latest appliances designed for small kitchens.

Why are my clothes turning gray? Laundry experts reveal 5 tips to keep your whites bright
By Camilla Sharman published
Say goodbye to dingy whites: Laundry experts reveal the simple fixes to keep them bright.

Can you prune hydrangeas in March? An expert says it all depends on one thing
By Camilla Sharman published
Old wood versus new wood: What you need to know before pruning your hydrangeas in February

I tried a new method to clean my pruning shears — here's why it can't beat my time-honored routine
By Camilla Sharman published
Alternative cleaning methods for your garden tools are all over Instagram, but they don't always beat the old ways.

Your family could be wasting $3,000 a year because of this kitchen appliance — here's what to do about it
By Camilla Sharman published
Your messy fridge is wasting you money. Here’s how to get organized.
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