
Camilla Sharman
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

Can you still plant grass seed in June? Here's what the experts say
By Camilla Sharman published
June is late in the year to plant grass seed, but it can be done if you know how.

Attract the birds to your backyard without splashing out: Snap up Aldi’s $10 bird bath
By Camilla Sharman published
Swoop up Aldi’s $10 bird bath and enjoy watching the birds in your backyard without splashing out.

I just tried Ikea’s portable induction cooktop — 5 things I like (and 1 I don't)
By Camilla Sharman published
I’ve been testing Ikea’s portable induction cooktop — and I’m hooked.

KitchenAid’s latest induction cooktop just landed — and it offers the greatest temperature precision yet
By Camilla Sharman published
KitchenAid's latest induction cooktop offers greater temperature precision.

Boost your tomato harvest with this expert-approved top tip
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Increase your tomato harvest — try the ‘tickle trick’

5 pressure washing mistakes to avoid
By Camilla Sharman published
Don't make these pressure washing mistakes: 5 common errors to avoid.

I've discovered the best way to encourage birds into my backyard — and you can too
By Camilla Sharman published
How to attract birds into your backyard — it’s easier than you think.

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

Will your pans work on an induction cooktop? An appliance expert recommends trying this cheap hack
By Camilla Sharman published
Making the swap to an induction cooktop? This cheap hack will test if your pans are induction-ready.

How to revive your garden furniture — this cheap kitchen staple will bring it back to life
By Camilla Sharman published
Get your garden furniture ready for summer with this cheap cleaning hack.

Gozney partners with Matty Matheson to launch a new limited-edition Tread pizza oven
By Camilla Sharman published
Gozney goes the extra slice to launch a new limited edition pizza oven with Matty Matheson.

I used to hate weeding until I discovered this Japanese gardening knife — now I know why it's such a garden staple
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Don’t be afraid of the hori hori garden knife — it could be the best garden purchase you ever make.

This coffee grounds trick can help keep squirrels away from your garden and bird feeders
By Camilla Sharman published
Keep your garden and shed squirrel free by sprinkling one leftover ingredient in your yard.

5 easy vegetables to grow in pots in June
By Camilla Sharman published
Grow your own vegetables in June: 5 vegetables to grow in pots.

You can now buy the Ninja Slushi XL — and it’s cheaper than the original
By Camilla Sharman published
Ninja serves up an extra-large helping of slush with the Ninja Slushi XL, but there's a catch.

How often should you clean your dishwasher — experts reveal everything you need to know
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Why your dishwasher needs a deep clean and how often to do it

You asked: When is it time to replace a dishwasher?
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Experts reveal when you should replace your dishwasher

This unlikely IKEA find will keep mosquitoes out of your home for under $5
By Camilla Sharman published
Ikeas’ ingenious $5 product that keeps mosquitoes out of your home — and it fits seamlessly into your decor

7 signs your dishwasher needs replacing — with tips from appliance experts
By Camilla Sharman published
Is it time to replace your dishwasher — experts reveal 7 signs to look out for.

Banish cockroaches with this $2 ingredient that experts say they 'cannot stand'
By Camilla Sharman published
Stop cockroaches in their tracks — try this $2 hack.

The best coolers in 2025
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Keep your snacks and beverages chilled with the best coolers for outdoors.

I discovered how to make homemade bread in my air fryer — here's how
By Camilla Sharman published
I learned how to make bread in my air fryer - here's how to do it in your own home.

Huge sale on Traeger grills — 5 top deals I’d buy right now up to $250 off
By Camilla Sharman published
Get your BBQ off to a swing with one of the best Traeger grills — save up to 22% on these 5 deals.
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