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

How often should you change your toilet brush to keep it hygienic?
By Camilla Sharman published
5 warning signs you need to replace your toilet brush right now

I opened up my backyard to the Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2, and here's my honest verdict
By Camilla Sharman published
Keep an eye on the birds and predators with the Kiwibit Birder Feeder 2.

Entries are now open for the Tom’s Guide Smart Home Awards 2026
By Jeff Parsons, Camilla Sharman published
Nominations are now open for the Tom’s Guide Smart Home Awards 2026. Here’s everything brands need to know about categories, eligibility, fees, and key deadlines.

Transform your yard for under $60: 12 IKEA outdoor lights I'm adding to my cart now
By Camilla Sharman last updated
12 budget-friendly IKEA outdoor lighting ideas that will put the spotlight on your backyard.

IKEA’s affordable smart home devices just got a clever upgrade (all thanks to Samsung)
By Camilla Sharman last updated
'A familiar and easy connectivity experience without financial burden': IKEA and Samsung want to streamline your smart home — here's how

Gardeners urged not to make this one big mistake when planting tomatoes
By Camilla Sharman published
Stop crowding your tomato plants: Why planting them too close is a recipe for disaster.

Get a sneak peek at IKEA’s new PS Collection: This inflatable chair could be an instant classic
By Camilla Sharman published
IKEA has revealed 3 products from its long-awaited PS Collection: Forget the conventional couch.

Don't make a costly mistake: 7 signs your yard isn’t suitable for a robot lawnmower
By Camilla Sharman published
Robot lawnmowers are a great way to take some of the strain out of yardwork, but not every lawn works for them. At least, not yet.

I’m a gardener and this is the one plant you should never put in a pot
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Stop putting peonies in a container — it's a beautiful bloomer best-suited for the ground.

I’m a gardener and I use this simple 2-ingredient kitchen spray to keep aphids off my roses
By Camilla Sharman published
This 2-ingredient kitchen spray is the only thing that keeps aphids off my roses.

I’m a gardener and I recommend this 5-minute quick fix for a patch-free lawn
By Camilla Sharman published
Stop patchy grass now: How to banish bald spots and get a perfect lawn.

I’m a gardener, and this single plant will give you backyard privacy in just one season
By Camilla Sharman published
Forget nosey neighbors or ugly walls, this one screening plant will give you instant privacy in your yard.

Forget power washing: 5 budget-friendly hacks to get your backyard sparkling this spring
By Camilla Sharman published
5 budget-friendly hacks I'm using to get my yard sparkling (no power washer required).

Experts warn not to plant this invasive tree in your yard, but I’ve discovered a better way
By Camilla Sharman last updated
I swore I’d never grow eucalyptus trees again — but I’ve found another way to enjoy its foliage.

I tried the viral aluminum foil hack to clean silver jewelry — and the results surprised me
By Camilla Sharman published
This viral aluminum foil hack could be the fastest way to make tarnished silver jewelry look brand new.

Ninja teams up with David Beckham for a limited-edition Luxe Café Pro — here's how to get one before they're gone
By Camilla Sharman published
Ninja’s latest limited coffee maker is revealed, and it is designed by David Beckham.

5 common heatwave habits that are actually destroying your air conditioner.
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Stop ruining your AC: 5 common mistakes that are killing you AC's efficiency in the heat.

I just discovered this one simple storage trick that will save your cookware from scratches
By Camilla Sharman published
Stop ruining your pans: This simple hack protects your expensive cookware from scratches.

I found 12 IKEA bathroom gems that feel like a space-saving cheat code
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Stop wasting precious bathroom space: Max out every inch with these 12 IKEA storage finds

Are you using aluminum foil the wrong way? The definitive guide to using it right
By Camilla Sharman published
Why does aluminum foil have a shiny and dull surface, and does it matter?

I tried the viral aluminum foil trick to sharpen my dull pruners. Here’s what happened
By Camilla Sharman published
Will the 5-minute aluminum foil trick sharpen your garden pruners? I tried it out.

I just set up the Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 in my yard — here's my first impressions
By Camilla Sharman published
I've been testing out this smart bird feeder — here are my first thoughts.

My favorite houseplant is even easier to care for than a spider plant — here’s why
By Camilla Sharman published
Scared of being a houseplant killer? You can't go wrong with my top choice.
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