Latest articles by Cynthia Lawrence
I asked the experts for tips on how to spring clean in under 15 minutes —here's what they recommend
Don’t let spring cleaning become a real chore. Here’s how you can make short cleaning sessions work for you.
I bought this $4 IKEA tool for my kitchen, but it’s actually changed the way I organize my entire home
My $4 IKEA kitchen buy solved all my storage problems — now my home is so organized.
I asked an appliance expert about the biggest kitchen decluttering mistakes — and I’ve been guilty of doing this
I asked an appliance expert about the top decluttering mistakes — and I’ve been guilty of doing them all.
I just found the cutest side table in IKEA and it’s perfect for tiny spaces
This IKEA portable side table has just solved my space-saving problems — and it’s just $40.
Gardeners are being urged to put toilet paper tubes in their yard in March — it’s not as strange as it sounds
Here’s why people are being urged to put old toilet rolls to use in their yard this month — and it’s so clever.
I always forget to spring clean this one common household item — and you probably do too
This is the one common item I always forget to spring clean — here's why it's so easy to miss.
My decorator showed me this simple trick and it’s made painting a breeze
My decorator showed me this easy painting tip — and it makes all the difference
Say goodbye to lawn weeds with this simple March hack — and revive your plants
Want to banish lawn weeds this spring? Do this one clever trick before they take over by repurposing them instead.
I just discovered the one item you should never hand-wash — always clean this in the dishwasher
Why you should never hand-wash this common item — and use your dishwasher instead.
Nutribullet just quietly released a new super-powered blender that shreds ingredients in seconds — all under $100
Need to upgrade your blender? Nutribullet unleashes a super-powered blender — and is less for $100.
I’ve just found the ultimate product to disguise the one kitchen eyesore I can’t stand
The genius product that finally hid my worst kitchen eyesore — and adds a touch of luxe style too.
The best Roombas in 2026
If you're after the best Roomba to handle all your cleaning needs, here are our top picks.
I’ve just discovered this clever dishwasher hack that makes your entire kitchen smell fresh
This simple dishwasher trick can make your kitchen instantly smell fresh — and you’ll find it in your fruit bowl.
Small kitchen? I tried the ‘pull-out drawer’ hack to instantly give me more countertop space
I just discovered this simple ‘pull-out drawer’ hack and instantly had twice the kitchen countertop space.
This $16 motion-sensing light is the best bathroom upgrade I've ever made
My broken bathroom light led me to this affordable find—and it's a total game changer.
Having a snow day? This snow pusher shovel will do all the hard work and it just fell in price on Amazon
Save over 20% on this snow pusher shovel deal on Amazon right now — and make snow days easier.
I obsess over IKEA for a living — 12 spring collection must-haves for under $30
If you want to give your home a spring makeover, these are my favorite picks to add instant color this season.
This common shoveling mistake could cost you up to $500 — here’s why
Snowed in? Before you get to work clearing the snow, beware of this common shoveling mistake that could cost you.
Is it wrong to dump trash in your neighbor's bin? Here’s what the experts say
Avoid the trash bin blunder.
Why is everything 38mm? I asked a Dyson engineer to explain the brand's magic number
How Dyson's 38mm design rule solved a major comfort problem — an engineer explains.
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
