
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

This trending cooling fan hack is actually ‘dangerous’ — according to an expert
By Cynthia Lawrence published
With so many alternative ways to beat the heat, experts warn of these ‘dangerous’ fan hacks you should never do.

Dyson's purifying fan saved my house during the heatwave — now it's on sale at Amazon
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Snap up Dyson’s top air purifying fan this summer ahead of Amazon Prime Day.

Best robot vacuums for pet hair in 2025
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
Keep your floors spotless with the best robot vacuums for picking up pet hair.

Yeti just dropped its new travel bottle — and it fixes my biggest problem
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Yeti has just fixed the biggest problem with its Rambler travel mugs, just in time for summer adventures.

Got roaches? Pest experts say this is the one common liquid you should never pour down the drain
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Want to get rid of roaches? Whatever you do, don’t pour this common household cleaner down the drain.

These smart devices will help keep your lawn green
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you want your lawn and yard to stay green and healthy without wasting water, check out these smart yard devices.

I moved this $30 IKEA floor lamp into my yard and it totally transformed my outdoor space
By Cynthia Lawrence published
I wasn’t sure about this IKEA floor lamp at first, but it looks so much better in my backyard.

Experts reveal way to kill dandelion weeds without chemicals — and it makes your lawn thicker, too
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
This one natural item will remove dandelions in your lawn for good — no chemicals needed.

I thought this viral cooling fan hack was crazy — but it actually works
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
If you want a simple (and free) way to beat the heat indoors, this bizarre fan hack may do the trick?

This new smart air purifier uses radar to detect where you are in the room — and adjusts accordingly
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Dreame's new smart air purifier can track your movements, ensuring you get clean air wherever you go.

Roborock just launched a new ‘bendable’ stick vacuum — and it's a game changer
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Roborock takes on the stick vacuum market with this game-changing feature — and it's solved my biggest cleaning problem.

Bissell CrossWave OmniForce Edge vs. Shark HydroVac Floor Cleaner — which one wins?
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Looking for an affordable wet-and-dry floor cleaner? We put the Bissell CrossWave OmniForce Edge and the Shark HydroVac MessMaster Floor cleaner to the test.

I’m too lazy to trim the hedges so I tried this $35 garden tool instead — here’s what happened
By Cynthia Lawrence published
I hate pruning tasks, so I tried this mini garden tool instead — here’s what happened.

Ditch Dyson — our favorite Bissell wet and dry vacuum is now $100 off in huge early Prime Day deal
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Snap up this incredible Bissell Crosswave floor cleaner deal for summer cleaning.

Gardeners urged to leave a bowl of beer in the yard this summer — here's why
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Find out why gardeners are being told to leave a bowl of beer in the yard this summer — and it’s not for drinking!

Our favorite air purifier has dropped in price on Amazon — and it’s just under $70
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Dealing with summer allergies? This Levoit Air Purifier has just crashed in price on Amazon — but you’d better hurry!

This bathroom ingredient is the easiest way to remove a tree stump in your yard — you’ll be surprised
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Want to remove a tree stump in your yard? This popular bathroom staple might do the trick — but only if you’re not in a hurry.

Experts say candles could be hazardous to your health — here's why
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
If you suffer from indoor allergies, you might want to rethink how you make your home smell fresh every day.

This pre-mowing tip will make your lawn green and lush this summer — and it's so simple
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Want a greener lawn? Before your cut your grass this summer, try this one pre-mowing tip to make a difference

My favorite outdoor solar lights just crashed to half price on Amazon — here’s why you should snag them for summer
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Give your backyard a makeover this summer with this Brightech string solar lights deal — and save serious cash.

I tried the upgraded Dyson Cool bladeless fan — and it's the best looking fan I’ve ever seen
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Dyson finally launched its new and upgraded bladless cooling fan. But is it worth the hype?

Pest experts warn you should never squash ants in your home — here’s why
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Got an ant problem? Here’s why you should never squash ants in your home — and you’ll be surprised.

This one natural ingredient will revive scorched grass and make your lawn green again this summer
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Brown lawns will turn green again with this one ‘lifesaver’ natural ingredient — and it won’t even cost you anything.
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