Latest articles by Cynthia Lawrence
IKEA will celebrate 40th anniversary with '40 weeks of deals' — here's the best early sales now
IKEA is set to roll out 40 weeks of incredible deals to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Here’s all you need to know.
Dyson is set to launch new auto-empty docks — here's why it will solve my biggest problem with stick vacuums
Dyson's set to launch this game-changing feature for stick vacuums — here’s why I’m so excited.
I asked appliance experts the age old question, which cleans better: cordless or corded vacuums? Here's what they recommend
Is it better to use a corded or cordless vacuum cleaner on your floors? I ask a produce expert.
IKEA just dropped a luxe light, and it looks way more expensive — here’s why I’ll be picking one up
If you want to instantly spruce up your home for fall, IKEA’s new light will add a touch of glamor for less.
Not vinegar — I just discovered an unusual hack to get rid of hard water stains on glass, and I can't wait to try it
Struggling to get your glass spotless? Blast away hard water stains with this unusual DIY recipe.
I asked an expert what the ‘burping' home trend is all about, and it makes more sense than you think
This may sound unpleasant, but here’s why you should start “burping” your home, according to an expert.
The one kitchen spot you're always forgetting to clean (and it's dirtier than you think)
If you think you’ve got your cleaning game covered, you might be forgetting about this grimiest spot in the kitchen — and you’ll be surprised.
Why are gardeners being urged to leave two specific fruits on the lawn this fall? And it’s not as strange as it sounds
Here’s why gardeners should leave two fruits in the lawn and on bird tables this season — and it’s for this important reason.
Eureka's J15 Pro Ultra has solved my biggest problem with robot vacuums, here's 3 things I liked and 1 thing I didn't
I tried the Eureka J15 Pro Ultra robot vacuum and it solved my biggest problem I’ve always had with hair pick-up.
I asked appliance experts whether AC or dehumidifiers are better for reducing humidity — here’s what they recommend
Is it better to use a dehumidifier or an air conditioner to reduce humidity? Here’s what the experts say.
Why are my dishes still dirty after running the dishwasher? Here’s what the appliance experts say, and how to fix it
Do your plates or cookware often come out unclean after a dishwasher cycle? Experts explain the common reasons why.
I asked appliance experts why my robot mop leaves streaks on my floor — here's what I've been doing wrong
Does your robot mop leave streaks after cleaning? Here are our top tips for getting the most out of it without creating more work.
Why are slugs and snails invading my yard? Here’s what a pest expert recommends to stop them
I asked a pest expert what I need to do to prevent slugs in my yard this fall — here are some top tips to do for fall.
I've just found out I've been making this big mistake when using cleaning sprays
Are you making this one big mistake when using cleaning sprays? There's a strong chance.
Best robot vacuums in 2025: expert tested and rated
These are the best robot vacuums we've tested with models from Roomba, Shark, Eufy, iLife and more.
The new Dyson Piston Animal just solved my biggest gripe with Dyson cordless cleaners — 3 things I liked and 1 I didn't
I tried the new Dyson V16 Piston Animal cordless, and it solved the one gripe many Dyson users have been complaining about.
Pest experts say boiling lemon peel this fall can deter spiders in your home — here's why
Hate the sight of spiders in your home? Keep them away with this clever lemon peel hack.
People are being urged to put this one plant in the bathroom to avoid mold this fall — here's why
Want to avoid mold in your bathroom? Experts swear by this one popular plant to keep mold and mildew at bay.
Your AC could be making you sick — experts reveal what you're doing wrong
Do you always have a stuffy nose or headaches indoors? Your AC could be the culprit. Here’s what the experts say and how to avoid AC 'sickness'.
I asked pest experts what I need to buy to prevent mice in my home — here’s what they recommend
Don’t let your home be a welcoming haven for mice this season. Here are the products that pest experts recommend we buy right now.
IKEA drops its new earthy collection just in time for fall — here are the 3 items I’d shop now
IKEA is set to warm up our homes in style with its fall collection — 3 items I’ll be picking up.
Expert reveals the one yard furniture mistake that could be attracting termites
The yard mistake you're making that attracts termites and how to fix it, according to an expert.
