Latest articles by Cynthia Lawrence
The best turkey fryers in 2025
If you're cooking up an outdoor feast, these are the best turkey deep fryers to suit every home, cooking need and budget.
Homeowners are being urged to put bananas in their yards this November — here's why
Why are people being urged to put bananas in their yard this winter? There’s a good reason.
I got this light-up sensor mirror to beat the winter blues — here's my verdict
Daylight saving has made me miss the sunlight, but this sensor mirror is a must-have this season.
No space for a festive tree? IKEA is selling these mini Christmas trees for just $20
No space for a festive tree? IKEA's selling these mini Christmas trees — and they’re just $20.
The best dehumidifiers in 2025
Keep mold and mildew at bay with the best dehumidifiers, tested by a tech expert with a very damp basement.
IKEA’s $17 dish rack is perfect for small kitchens — here’s why I’ll be picking one up
If you have a compact kitchen, IKEA’s dish drainer will instantly buy you more space — for less.
This simple trick may be the secret to banishing kitchen smells — and all you need is a glass of water and paper towel
Want to avoid coming back to a smelly kitchen after vacation?
We’ve tested dozens of robot vacuums for pet hair, and these are the 5 I recommend
Keep your floors spotless and fur-free with the best robot vacuums for pet hair.
My friend’s ‘set the stage’ decluttering rule has saved my kitchen
Fed up of messy clutter? I just found out about this ‘set the stage’ rule and my kitchen looks better for it.
Is it OK to cut my neighbors' overhanging bushes? I asked the experts to find out if I'm within my rights
Is it legal to trim your neighbors overgrown bushes in your yard? Here’s what the experts say.
Shark just upgraded our favorite robot vacuum with this heated technology, and I'm obsessed
Shark has dropped its upgraded robot vacuum with a heated feature for next-level hygiene.
I tried this mini vacuum cleaner that looks like a toy — here’s what happened
The HOTO 4-in-1 is a portable mini vacuum cleaner that's useful in both the car and around the home.
I’m never going to let fallen leaves pile on my car ever again — here’s why
Don’t procrastinate when it comes to removing fallen leaves from your car this fall
Kohler has just launched a $600 ‘poop’ camera for your toilet — yes, really
Would you want to know what’s inside your toilet? Kohler unveils its Dekoda $600 health camera to analyze your waste.
People are going crazy over this aluminum foil hack that cleans faucets — here's what happened when I tried it
I finally put this aluminum foil hack to the test to see if it could clean my faucets. Here’s what happened.
Households urged to avoid this popular fall plant that can 'affect your heart’s rhythm and be fatal if consumed'
This common fall plant may look beautiful but it can be fatal if consumed — a gardening expert reveals why
Experts reveal the reason why your robot vacuum is going in circles — and you don't need to buy a new one
Here’s why your robot vacuum is suddenly spinning in circles — and how to fix it.
How to stop rats invading your yard this fall — without giving up bird feeding
Rats will invade your yard this fall if you make these 3 bird feeding mistakes — tips from an expert.
IKEA’s holiday collection is probably the best I’ve seen so far — here's what I’ll be shopping for my home
Spruce up your home and get festive with IKEA’s latest Christmas collection.
Expert reveals the key to preventing mold is to set your thermostat to this temperature
This is the minimum temperature your heating should be to prevent mold during the colder months.
This baking staple is the key to killing moss in your lawn this winter — here's why
Want to get rid of unsightly moss? Lawns will stay green if you sprinkle this common kitchen ingredient.
I've lost too many plants to cold weather — garden experts share 3 tips to help them survive the winter
If you want to protect your outdoor plants during winter, these essential tips will help to keep them alive.
Best vacuum cleaners 2025: Top picks for spotless floors
Clean up smart with one of the best vacuum cleaners to keep your floors spotless.
