
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

Gardeners urged to use this one kitchen ingredient to save dying plants in a heatwave — and you’ll be surprised
By Cynthia Lawrence published
This strange kitchen ingredient may be the answer to keeping your wilting plants alive this heatwave.

Best robot vacuums in 2025: expert tested and rated
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
These are the best robot vacuums we've tested with models from Roomba, Shark, Eufy, iLife and more.

I asked pest experts why mosquitoes always bite me — their answer surprised me
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
Do you get bitten by mosquitoes a lot? Pest experts reveal the real reason why only certain people get bites.

I tried this weird vacuum cleaning hack to keep my home smelling fresh — but does it work?
By Cynthia Lawrence published
I tried this simple vacuum cleaner hack to keep my rooms smelling fresh — and you usually drink it.

This neck fan saved me in a heatwave — and it’s your last chance to grab this great deal for Prime Day
By Cynthia Lawrence published
I swear by my neck fan to keep me cool in a heatwave, and this deal is leaving Prime Day tonight.

Spruce up your yard this summer with these 9 solar light deals for Prime Day
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
If you want to instantly elevate your backyard this season, here are the top solar light deals I’d recommend.

I swear by this storage item to organize my closet and it’s now $19 for Prime Day
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Tired of the clutter? Get organized and save money with this cheap storage solution for Prime Day.

I test cooling fans for a living — here's the 3 to look out for this Prime Day
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
Can't decide which cooling fan is right for you? Here are the top ones I'd recommend to beat the heatwave.

I test robot vacuums for a living and this Roomba is the one cheap deal I’d snap up for Prime Day
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you’re after a great Roomba vac deal to tackle your household chores, this is the cleaner I’d buy right now for Prime Day.

Want spotless carpets? Bissell’s Little Green carpet cleaner has just dropped in price for Prime Day
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Hurry! This Bissell Little Green carpet cleaner that went viral is now on sale for Prime Day.

Fed up of spiders in your home? Banish them with these 5 Prime Day pest-repellent deals
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Want to get rid of spiders? Grab one of these Prime Day pest-repellent deals and have a bug-free home.

Never burn rice again — save 20% on this top-rated Hamilton Beach rice cooker for Prime Day right now
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you’re after a top rice cooker to do all the work, this Hamilton Beach rice cooker just dropped in price for Prime Day.

Hurry! Save up to 50% with these Prime Day outdoor deals to spruce up your yard
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Get your yard summer-ready with these outdoor Prime Day deals to shop right now.

I’ve just found the best Prime Day robot vacuum deals — save up to $500 on Roomba, Shark, Eufy and more
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
Keep your home clean and tidy with the latest round of robot vacuum deals. Here are the sales I recommend.

I'm too lazy to trim the hedges so I tried this $29 garden tool instead — here's what happened
By Cynthia Lawrence published
I hate pruning tasks, so I tried this mini garden tool instead — and it's just dropped in price for Prime Day.

Suffer from allergies? Save up to 40% off these top 9 air purifiers for Prime Day
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
If you want to instantly improve the air quality in your home, I’ve just found the best Prime Day air purifier deals right now.

Pest experts warn you should never squash spiders in your home — here’s why
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Fed up of eight-legged crawlies? Pest experts warn you should never (ever) squash spiders in your home.

I test vacuums for a living and my favorite Shark cordless has just dropped $150 ahead of Prime Day
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
If you’re after a top Shark vacuum deal, this is the cordless cleaner I’d sweep up right now ahead of Prime Day.

Hurry! Our top rated Shark robot vacuum and mop is $350 off ahead of Prime Day
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you’re after a top Shark robot and mop vacuum deal, this is the cleaner I’d snap up right now ahead of Prime Day.

Gardeners urged to use a sponge in the yard this summer — and it makes more sense than you think
By Cynthia Lawrence published
This one dish washing essential may be the answer to saving your plants in a heatwave — here’s why.

Gardeners urged to sprinkle chilli powder in the yard this summer — and it’s not as strange as it sounds
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Why are gardeners urged to sprinkle chilli powder in the yard? And it’s not just for a spicy summer.

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.
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