
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

How to stay safe this BBQ season: 9 grilling safety checks you’re probably forgetting
By Camilla Sharman published
Take care this grill season: 9 safety checks you're probably forgetting

Experts recommend using coffee to clean your grill — here's how to do it
By Camilla Sharman published
Blitz the grease and grim on your grill with one household staple.

This simple nectar recipe will attract hummingbirds to your yard — an expert reveals all
By Camilla Sharman last updated
If you want to look out for hummingbirds in your gardens, these are the expert-backed tips that will keep them fed well.

Chill out this Memorial Day and save up to 30% on the best cooler deals
By Camilla Sharman published
Forget Yeti — I just found 3 epic Memorial Day cooler deals with up to $70 off

Stop mosquitoes in their tracks this summer with this one fragrant herb
By Camilla Sharman published
This one fragrant herb can blitz your backyard of mosquito this summer.

Is this the AeroPress killer? I put OXO’s Rapid Brewer to the test
By Camilla Sharman published
Has AeroPress met its match? I think it probably has.

How to stop neighbors' weeds invading your lawn — 5 expert tips
By Camilla Sharman published
5 tips to stop neighbor’s weeds invading your yard — from a garden expert.

7 vegetable seeds to sow in May for a homegrown harvest — according to gardeners
By Camilla Sharman published
Look forward to fresh vegetables straight from your garden. Here are 7 vegetables to sow from seed this May.

Gardener shares this one easy hack that will stop tomato blight in its tracks
By Camilla Sharman published
Protect your homegrown tomatoes from tomato blight — here’s how.

Cosori’s Smart Nutrition scale wants to help you master your macros — I put it to the test
By Camilla Sharman published
Cosori’s Smart Nutrition scale review — great if you want to keep track of your macros.

Banish wasps from your backyard this summer with this $1 kitchen ingredient
By Camilla Sharman published
Keep wasps out of your backyard with this $1 household ingredient.

I clean a hard-to-reach part of my washing machine with this $4 gadget — and it’s easier than you think
By Camilla Sharman published
You asked: Here’s how I clean this hard-to-reach part of my washing machine.

This simple hack will keep your birdbath clean and algae-free, and all it costs is some spare change
By Camilla Sharman published
How to keep your birdbath clean this summer with a cheap hack.

Igloo expands recall to over 1 million 90-quart coolers after fingertip injuries — here's what you need to know
By Camilla Sharman published
Igloo expands recall of its 90-quart coolers following a safety hazard.

I've discovered the best thing about induction cooking — and you've got to try this yourself
By Camilla Sharman published
You asked: Here’s the best thing about induction cooking, and you're going to love it.

This futuristic meat thermometer is the only accessory you need for grilling this summer — here's why
By Camilla Sharman published
I can't wait to try Typhur's latest wireless meat thermometer that has an extra special feature.

Bread makers swear by this kitchen scale that has a special baker's function
By Camilla Sharman published
My Weigh’s kitchen scale is perfect for messy bakers — and I should know

I've been using this smart meat thermometer for 5 months — and now I'll never grill without it
By Camilla Sharman published
This one gadget ramps up my grilling success — and it's nearly 50% off right now.

I wish I’d known about this freezer coin hack before — now I know if my food is safe to eat
By Camilla Sharman published
Discover the coin hack that checks whether your freezer is keeping your food safe.

This cheap hack will stop ants from invading your home
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Banish ants from your home with this cheap and fruity hack.

This kitchen scale uses AI to weigh your food and track calories — here's how it works
By Camilla Sharman published
A kitchen scale that weighs your food and calories — thanks to an AI camera.

Le Creuset dropped a new outdoor collection, and it's ideal for grilling season
By Camilla Sharman published
Get ready for outside entertaining with Le Creuset’s latest collection — and it’s looking hot.

Best inflatable hot tubs in 2025
By Camilla Sharman last updated
If you want the spa experience at home, here are the best inflatable hot tubs to suit every backyard and budget.
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