
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

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.

How to stop pests from ruining your grill — expert tips for a bug-free barbecue
By Camilla Sharman published
Don’t let pests spoil your BBQ: Expert tips on how to keep pests away from your grill

This one item is your secret weapon against washing machine mold — and it's not vinegar or baking soda
By Camilla Sharman published
Forget vinegar and baking soda: Blitz washing machine mold with this one item instead.

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.
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