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

Best cutting boards in 2025: tested and rated
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Spend less time prepping meals with the best cutting boards for every kitchen

I just discovered the fall planter hack Joanna Gaines swears by, and I can't wait to try it
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Follow Joanna Gaines’ top tips on how to create eye-catching planters this fall.

The budget-friendly hack to solve mold and condensation — and you’re probably eating it for dinner tonight
By Camilla Sharman published
Can this common vegetable really solve your mold problem and reduce condensation?

I plant these 5 bulbs every year in October for beautiful spring color
By Camilla Sharman published
My secret success to beautiful Spring blooms is planting these 5 bulbs every year

Prevent unwanted fall guests: How to keep 5 common pests away this season
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Pests are flocking to the warmth of the indoors this season. Here's what you should look out for.

Think you don’t have mold in your home? This new research reveals you could be wrong
By Camilla Sharman published
People are underestimating the amount of mold in their homes — according to new research.

This common houseplant will help prevent bathroom mold — and it cost less than a coffee
By Camilla Sharman published
How to prevent bathroom mold naturally — this one common houseplant is an anit-mold miracle.

Here’s why people are burning rosemary in their homes this October — and it’s not just to get rid of pests
By Camilla Sharman published
The hidden secrets of burning rosemary in your home this season – and the benefits it brings.

My home always smells fresh thanks to this AromaDream fragrance diffuser — and it’s still reduced by 25% after Prime Day
By Camilla Sharman published
I wouldn’t be without this scent diffuser — and it is now reduced by 25% for Prime Day.

Hurry! There’s only one day left to swipe up these AeroPress deals this Prime Day
By Camilla Sharman published
Enjoy a homemade brew for less

Become a baking pro with KitchenAid's Artisan 5-quart stand mixer and save $120 this Prime Day
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Be a baking pro and save $120 on KitchenAid's iconic stand mixer.

This budget robot vacuum just fell to $99 for Prime Day — and it's not too good to be true
By Camilla Sharman published
Save 38% on the ILife robot vacuum that’s already a budget buy.

7 tips to make your smart home even smarter — an expert weighs in
By Camilla Sharman last updated
How to get the most out of your smart home set-up — what you need to consider.

Bissell’s wet and dry vacuum has dropped by $180 this Prime Day — and it’s a real winner with pet owners
By Camilla Sharman published
Is this for real? Bissell’s wet and dry vacuum has dropped by 47% for Prime Day.

7 best solar light deals for Amazon Prime Day — my top picks from $12
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Boost your yard with solar lighting

This handy vegetable chopper is super cheap for Amazon Prime Day — save 46% right now
By Camilla Sharman published
Ramp up your kitchen prep with this vegetable chopper that's reduce by $23.

Should you prune hydrangeas in October? Here's what the experts say
By Camilla Sharman published
How to take care of your hydrangeas in October to guarantee beautiful blooms next year.

Cobwebs vs spider webs: The key difference you need to know
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Where did the spiders go? A pest expert investigates the case of the phantom cobwebs

This 5-minute hack will make your fridge look better and save you money
By Camilla Sharman last updated
The secret to a lower energy bill is right behind your fridge.

Add this one item to your clothes dryer to cut drying time and your energy bill
By Camilla Sharman published
Top laundry tip

I just tried the Shark StainForce — and this could be my favorite home gadget of the year
By Camilla Sharman published
Stains begone: Why I’m loving Shark’s new StainForce.

Dyson's new HushJet Purifier is engineered for a 'whisper-quiet' night
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Dyson just dropped its ‘most powerful’ compact purifier yet — and it’s super quiet.

I added the Fellow Prismo to my AeroPress — but it has one unexpected flaw
By Camilla Sharman published
Is the Fellow Prismo filter up to making espresso-like AeroPress coffee? I put it to the test.
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