
Cynthia Lawrence
As the Homes Content Editor, Cynthia Lawrence covers all things homes, interior decorating, and garden-related. She has a wealth of editorial experience testing the latest, ‘must-have’ home appliances, writing buying guides and the handy ‘how to’ features.
Her work has been published in various titles including, T3, Top Ten Reviews, Ideal Home, Real Homes, Livingetc. and House Beautiful, amongst many.
With a rather unhealthy obsession for all things homes and interiors, she also has an interior design blog for style inspiration and savvy storage solutions (get rid of that clutter!). When she’s not testing cool products, she’ll be searching online for more decor ideas to spruce up her family home or looking for a great bargain!
Latest articles by Cynthia Lawrence

I finally tried the "FhiFho" decluttering rule in my home — here's what happened
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you struggle to keep on top of the mess, you might want to try this FhiFho decluttering hack to instantly organize your home.

The one stinky mistake people make when using grass clippings in the yard — and how to avoid it
By Cynthia Lawrence published
This is the one mistake gardeners make when using grass clippings to mask odors in the yard — and it makes it worse.

Gardeners urged to use garlic in their yards — experts share reasons why
By Cynthia Lawrence published
This common ingredient may be used to add flavor to our dishes, but why are gardeners being urged to use garlic in the yard?

Whirlpool just launched the most inclusive dishwasher on the market thanks to this genius new feature
By Cynthia Lawrence published
This inclusive dishwasher comes with a clever feature that makes it accessible for everybody.

When is flying ant day? Pest experts reveal what to expect
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Flying Ant Season is here and experts warn it’s set to be bigger than ever this summer.

Best washing machines in 2025
By Cynthia Lawrence, Camilla Sharman last updated
The best washing machines for every budget and family size, whether you need a top-loading machine, front-loader or smart washing machine.

Banish mosquitoes from your home with one natural ingredient — and it also smells great
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you’re tired of getting bitten in summer, this one refreshing smell will keep pesky mosquitoes at bay.

I made this one simple change to my living room and it felt much cooler in a heatwave
By Cynthia Lawrence published
This one simple change to my living room decor cooled me down in a heatwave — and didn’t cost a thing.

Dreame’s new robot vacuum does the one thing most robot mops can’t — and it’s a game changer
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Dreame has just dropped a new robot mop with this game-changing feature — and it's solved my biggest cleaning woe.

Gardeners urged to use this one kitchen ingredient to save dying plants in a heatwave — and you’ll be surprised
By Cynthia Lawrence published
This strange kitchen ingredient may be the answer to keeping your wilting plants alive this heatwave.

Best robot vacuums in 2025: expert tested and rated
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
These are the best robot vacuums we've tested with models from Roomba, Shark, Eufy, iLife and more.

I asked pest experts why mosquitoes always bite me — their answer surprised me
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
Do you get bitten by mosquitoes a lot? Pest experts reveal the real reason why only certain people get bites.

I tried this weird vacuum cleaning hack to keep my home smelling fresh — but does it work?
By Cynthia Lawrence published
I tried this simple vacuum cleaner hack to keep my rooms smelling fresh — and you usually drink it.

This neck fan saved me in a heatwave — and it’s your last chance to grab this great deal for Prime Day
By Cynthia Lawrence published
I swear by my neck fan to keep me cool in a heatwave, and this deal is leaving Prime Day tonight.

Spruce up your yard this summer with these 9 solar light deals for Prime Day
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
If you want to instantly elevate your backyard this season, here are the top solar light deals I’d recommend.

I swear by this storage item to organize my closet and it’s now $19 for Prime Day
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Tired of the clutter? Get organized and save money with this cheap storage solution for Prime Day.

I test cooling fans for a living — here's the 3 to look out for this Prime Day
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
Can't decide which cooling fan is right for you? Here are the top ones I'd recommend to beat the heatwave.

I test robot vacuums for a living and this Roomba is the one cheap deal I’d snap up for Prime Day
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you’re after a great Roomba vac deal to tackle your household chores, this is the cleaner I’d buy right now for Prime Day.

Want spotless carpets? Bissell’s Little Green carpet cleaner has just dropped in price for Prime Day
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Hurry! This Bissell Little Green carpet cleaner that went viral is now on sale for Prime Day.

Fed up of spiders in your home? Banish them with these 5 Prime Day pest-repellent deals
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Want to get rid of spiders? Grab one of these Prime Day pest-repellent deals and have a bug-free home.

Never burn rice again — save 20% on this top-rated Hamilton Beach rice cooker for Prime Day right now
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you’re after a top rice cooker to do all the work, this Hamilton Beach rice cooker just dropped in price for Prime Day.

Hurry! Save up to 50% with these Prime Day outdoor deals to spruce up your yard
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Get your yard summer-ready with these outdoor Prime Day deals to shop right now.

I’ve just found the best Prime Day robot vacuum deals — save up to $500 on Roomba, Shark, Eufy and more
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
Keep your home clean and tidy with the latest round of robot vacuum deals. Here are the sales I recommend.
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