Latest articles by Cynthia Lawrence
3 ways to create a DIY 'cool room' for instant relief — no AC required
I’ve just discovered this clever DIY 'cool room' trick to beat the heat this season — and save on your energy bills too.
Eva Longoria interview: actress comes clean about her 'favorite' chore
From Hollywood sets to being a homemaker, actress Eva Longoria shares her top cleaning tips with Tom's Guide, including what surprising chore she loves to do.
Forget fertilizer — this kitchen staple could be the secret to a bumper tomato crop
Want bigger tomatoes? Use this common kitchen ingredient to boost your yield this season.
I’m a home editor and I've just found 12 IKEA gems perfect for small patios
Transform your small patio space with these IKEA gems — just in time for summer gatherings.
IKEA’s iconic bookshelf just dropped a new limited-edition color — and it’s my favorite yet
IKEA dropped an exclusive new color for its iconic bookshelf — just in time for the summer.
12 essential spider repellents for a pest-free home
It's spider season, here are the best products to help you prevent an infestation in your home this spring.
I’ve just found 7 IKEA items that look way more expensive than they are
Spruce up your home for less this spring. I’ve just found 7 most underrated IKEA items that actually look like expensive dupes.
12 mouse and rat repelling essentials for a pest-free home
It's rat and mouse season, here are the best products to help you prevent an infestation in your home this spring.
Rats will invade your yard if you leave this one item outdoors in April
Homeowners are warned not to leave this one item out in your yard — it can attract rats in April.
IKEA’s foldable $60 wood table is a game-changer for outdoor spaces — here’s why I’ll be picking one up
IKEA just dropped a $60 foldable wood table perfect for outdoor spaces — here’s why I’ll be picking one up.
I tested the upgraded Dyson wet floor cleaner — my floors look great, but I was still left disappointed
The new Dyson Clean+ Wash Hygiene is a welcome upgrade to its predecessor — but is it worth the expensive price tag?
Walmart's 12 hidden gems to add instant style to your yard this spring — all under $40
I've just found some affordable decor items to upgrade my yard at Walmart. Here are the top buys going straight into my shopping cart.
Beat allergy season with my top air purifier that’s just crashed in price for Amazon's spring Prime Day
Beat allergy season with this great BlueAir air purifier deal — but you’d better be quick!
I’m getting my garden summer-ready with these 7 picks from the Amazon Big Spring sale
I’ve just found 5 patio picks in the Amazon Big Spring sale to give me an Insta-worthy garden this summer.
I test vacuums for a living—here are the 5 Amazon Spring Sale robot vacuum deals I’d snap up right now
Spring clean smarter — these are the 5 robot vacuum deals I’d recommend in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.
‘I clean my shower while I'm washing' — expert shares her bizarre hacks to cut your chores in half
Cleaning expert reveals her top (and totally bizarre) hacks, including the ‘shower cleanse’.
Walmart's $11 window box planters are the perfect compact solution to tiny patios
Step into spring with Walmart’s windowbox planters that are perfect for small kitchens — and are just $11.
I tried Shark's new misting and cooling handheld fan, but is the ‘ChillPill’ worth the hype?
Shark’s new ChillPill 3-in-1 handheld fan promises to keep you sweat-free — but is it really worth $150? I give it a try to find out.
I asked gardening experts the secret to a greener lawn — here's what they want you to do this spring
Lawn experts reveal the 3 steps to get a greener lawn — here's what you need to do right now before it’s too late.
5 IKEA everyday home finds that are actually more useful in your yard
IKEA yard hacks — clever ways you can repurpose your everyday home items outdoors, and save serious money.
My go-to cleaning tool has just dropped to almost 50% on Amazon — and it’s a must-have for every home
My favorite cleaning tool is now half price on Amazon — and it makes my chores a breeze.
I asked houseplant experts what’s the best air-purifying plant for my home — here’s what they said
Want cleaner air without a purifier? This is the single houseplant every expert suggests.
Hydrangeas hit by winter damage? Do this one simple thing now to guarantee spring blooms
Are your hydrangeas suffering from winter damage? Do this easy tip to save it this spring.
