Cynthia Lawrence

Say goodbye to lawn weeds with this simple March hack — and revive your plants

By Cynthia Lawrence published 9 March 26

Want to banish lawn weeds this spring? Do this one clever trick before they take over by repurposing them instead.

Gardening

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I just discovered the one item you should never hand-wash — always clean this in the dishwasher

By Cynthia Lawrence published 4 March 26

Why you should never hand-wash this common item — and use your dishwasher instead.

Kitchen & Dining

Nutribullet just quietly released a new super-powered blender that shreds ingredients in seconds — all under $100

By Cynthia Lawrence published 3 March 26

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

By Cynthia Lawrence published 28 February 26

The genius product that finally hid my worst kitchen eyesore — and adds a touch of luxe style too.

iRobot Roomba j7+ on a hardwood floor next to a white dog

The best Roombas in 2026

By Cynthia Lawrence last updated 27 February 26

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

By Cynthia Lawrence published 26 February 26

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

By Cynthia Lawrence published 26 February 26

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

By Cynthia Lawrence last updated 25 February 26

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

By Cynthia Lawrence published 25 February 26

Save over 20% on this snow pusher shovel deal on Amazon right now — and make snow days easier.

Outdoors

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I obsess over IKEA for a living — 12 spring collection must-haves for under $30

By Cynthia Lawrence last updated 24 February 26

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

By Cynthia Lawrence published 24 February 26

Snowed in? Before you get to work clearing the snow, beware of this common shoveling mistake that could cost you.

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Is it wrong to dump trash in your neighbor's bin? Here’s what the experts say

By Cynthia Lawrence last updated 23 February 26

Avoid the trash bin blunder.

Why is everything 38mm? I asked a Dyson engineer to explain the brand's magic number

By Cynthia Lawrence published 22 February 26

How Dyson's 38mm design rule solved a major comfort problem — an engineer explains.

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I've tested dozens of Ninja appliances: these are the only ones you need to upgrade your cooking

By Cynthia Lawrence published 18 February 26

Upgrade your kitchen prep this season

Kitchen & Dining

I tried the new Bosch cordless stick vacuum, which is a real powerhouse — 3 things I like and 1 I don't

By Cynthia Lawrence published 18 February 26

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

By Cynthia Lawrence last updated 17 February 26

Leave the bucket in the closet. These robot mops will leave your floors spotless

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I just found out why my silicone kitchen utensils taste soapy — here’s how to fix it

By Cynthia Lawrence published 17 February 26

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

By Cynthia Lawrence published 16 February 26

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

By Cynthia Lawrence published 15 February 26

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

By Cynthia Lawrence last updated 13 February 26

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

By Cynthia Lawrence published 13 February 26

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

By Cynthia Lawrence published 13 February 26

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

By Cynthia Lawrence published 12 February 26

This Shark HydroVac MessMaster wet floor cleaner is the only one I swear by — and it’s 33% off for President’s Day.