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

I tested IKEA's portable induction cooktop — and it's a game changer for small spaces
By Camilla Sharman published
IKEA opens up induction cooking to all

9 experts tips to keep your trash can clean and kitchen insect-free this summer
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Get rid of the stink this summer and beat the pests.

This precise kitchen scale is 52% off right now — and it’s my go-to favorite
By Camilla Sharman published
My favorite kitchen scale is reduced by 52% right now — and it has two weighing platforms.

Hurry! Shark's vacuum mop puts Dyson square in its sights — and it's under $50 at Walmart right now
By Camilla Sharman published
Shark's affordable VacMop is a clear rival to Dyson's Wash G1 but with a much more affordable price tag.

This is the houseplant watering hack you need to do before going on vacation
By Camilla Sharman published
Keep your house plants happy while you’re on vacation — try this houseplant watering hack.

Dyson's cooling fan slashed by $100 at Amazon right now — here's the rival you should buy instead
By Camilla Sharman published
This Dyson cooling fan may be on sale, but here's an affordable alternative that's still a great buy.

Keep flies out of your home this summer — pair these 2 cheap household staples to deter them
By Camilla Sharman published
Houseflies driving you crazy? Beat the pests with two household ingredients.

I'm an avid gardener and these are the top 3 tools I use to keep my lawn in good shape
By Camilla Sharman published
My three essential tools for maintaining my lawn's curb appeal.

The decluttering hack that will help you break up with your clutter
By Camilla Sharman last updated
How to divorce yourself from your clutter with the 'ex rule'.

How to get more out of of refrigerator: 7 tips I'll be following to make my refrigerator more efficient
By Camilla Sharman last updated
How to make your refrigerator more efficient —7 energy saving tips from an appliance expert

Spruce up your summer yard with Greenworks lawnmower and yard tool sale — save up to 55% on the best 7 Amazon deals
By Camilla Sharman published
Save big on Greenworks lawnmower and yard tools. Snatch the top bargains and save up to 55% at Amazon.

Reclaim your summer: 5 expert tips to outsmart pesky rats in your yard
By Camilla Sharman published
Deter pests from your garden: 5 expert tips to banish rats for good

It's not just for baking — here's 3 ways a sprinkle of cinnamon can transform your yard
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Here are 3 surprising ways to use this sweet spice in your backyard

This $10 bird bath from Aldi is the best way to attract wildlife to your yard — but it'll sell out fast
By Camilla Sharman published
New at Aldi: An affordable wildlife haven for your garden

I'm in caffeine overload after pitting OXO's Rapid Brewer vs AeroPress — here's what happened
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Are all manual coffee brewers the same? I put the AeroPress Clear against OXO's Rapid Brewer

Don't sweat it — I've found the 5 top cooler deals you can buy right now
By Camilla Sharman published
Keep your cool with one of the best cooler deals right now — and save up to 29%

IKEA just issued product recall over this kitchen gadget — danger of parts being ingested with food
By Camilla Sharman last updated
IKEA has issued a recall on its garlic press due to safety concerns.

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.
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