Latest articles by Cynthia Lawrence
I've tested dozens of Ninja appliances: these are the only ones you need to upgrade your cooking
Upgrade your kitchen prep this season
I tried the new Bosch cordless stick vacuum, which is a real powerhouse — 3 things I like and 1 I don't
The new Bosch Unlimited 10 cordless stick vacuum ‘sucks’ in the best possible way. Here’s what I thought after testing it in my home.
Best robot mops
Leave the bucket in the closet. These robot mops will leave your floors spotless
I just found out why my silicone kitchen utensils taste soapy — here’s how to fix it
Does your silicone kitchen utensils leave a soapy taste in your mouth? Here’s why and how to fix it
My son introduced me to immersive TV lights, and they've revolutionized family movie night — plus they just fell 15% at Amazon
These immersive TV lights have totally elevated my movie nights, and they're now on sale for Presidents' Day.
Does aluminum foil keep mice away? I asked pest experts to find out
Pest experts reveal whether aluminum foil really keeps mice out or whether it’s simply a myth to be avoided.
I've been storing my shoes all wrong — and you probably have been too. Here’s what the experts say
I've been storing my shoes all wrong — and you probably have been too. Here’s what the experts say.
I cover Homes for a living, and our top-rated cheap robot vacuum just got even cheaper for President’s Day
I test robot vacuums for a living, and this cheap robot vacuum has just hit its lowest price for President’s Day.
This one Dyson feature changed the way I clean — and now I’m hooked
I thought I’d never like this Dyson feature, but now I’m obsessed with it — and so is my son, who hates cleaning his room.
My favorite Shark vacuum cleaner is now on sale — and you'll never need to use a mop again
This Shark HydroVac MessMaster wet floor cleaner is the only one I swear by — and it’s 33% off for President’s Day.
I’ve just discovered this unlikely IKEA organizer to end cabinet mess
This easy IKEA hack can instantly banish clutter in your cabinet, and it’s just $29.
This Shark cordless vacuum has just dropped to 40% off at Amazon — and pet owners love it
This Shark Cordless Pet Plus has crashed to almost half price, and it’s great for cleaning up furballs.
This brilliant $8 kitchen tool instantly fixed my closet's storage problem — and it’s so clever
I added this kitchen organizer to my closet, and it instantly fixed my annoying problem.
Eufy's new robot vacuum is a massive upgrade over its predecessor — at half the price
The new Eufy C28 Omni has just launched, and comes with a 5-in-1 docking station at half the price of the Omni S2.
I tried Eureka's J15 Pro Ultra in my home, and its fancy anti- tangle brush is the only thing I need
The Eureka's J15 Pro Ultra is an impressive robovac with exceptional power and hair removal. However, its deep-cleaning mop action just isn't up to scratch.
Banish stink bugs from your home with this unusual pet treat — I'm as surprised as you are
Got stink bugs? Your cat’s favorite herb might well be the answer to keeping them at bay this winter.
This $13 IKEA find solved my most annoying bathroom clutter problem
IKEA is selling the most useful storage item that got rid of my bathroom clutter in seconds — and upgraded my space.
What are 'snow fleas' and should you be concerned? I asked a pest expert to explain
Spotted tiny bugs jumping on the snow? We asked the pest experts what on earth these are.
Beat the chill — this smart space heater is 60% off at Amazon right now
Keep warm with this Morento smart space heater and save 60% off — but you’d better hurry.
Don't ignore these 3 signs of hidden mold in your tile grout
Worried about mold in your bathroom but can’t see it? Look out for these warning signs that you may have mold hiding in your tile grout.
Too much bathroom humidity? This quick aluminum foil hack is a game-changer
Say goodbye to steamy bathroom mirrors — this simple tin foil humidity hack is genius.
Ice dams are damaging people's homes this winter — here's how to prevent them (and get rid of them)
Worried about ice dams? We ask the experts what steps you should take to prevent them from causing real damage to your home.
Dyson’s newest vacuum is so thin it looks like a high-tech broom — and it just launched in the US
The new Dyson PencilVac Fluffy is being dubbed the ‘slimmest vacuum in the world’ and it looks like a real game-changer for hard floors.
