
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

I tried this popular IKEA storage item — and it instantly doubled my space
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you need more storage but don’t have the space, this is the popular IKEA storage item that can buy you more room.

58% of Americans make this common lawn mowing mistake — experts share how to do it right
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Before you start cutting your grass for the summer, be sure you’re not making this one common mowing mistake.

Forget chemicals — I banished spiders with this simple household ingredient
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you’re spotting more spiders in your home, I found the perfect repellent — and it’s a common household item that you’ll probably already have.

IKEA just dropped its new line of accessible home products — and it’s surprisingly stylish
By Cynthia Lawrence published
IKEA’s new BÄSINGEN accessibility line is set to make life easier for those with disabilities to get around the home.

IKEA's next big smart home upgrade just leaked — this could totally transform your house
By Cynthia Lawrence published
IKEA’s latest smart switch with Matter has just leaked, and it could really ramp up your smart home system.

Cleaning this one forgotten area could relieve your hay fever symptoms
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you’re suffering with allergies, this one forgotten area that you’re forgetting to clean could be making it worse.

Apple Home now supports select robot vacuums — here's the full list of compatible models
By Cynthia Lawrence published
These robot vacuums have just had new Matter software updates to now support Apple Home — find out if its yours.

Forget Dyson — Samsung launches 'world's most powerful' cordless stick vacuum — and this is the coolest feature
By Cynthia Lawrence published
The new Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Cordless Vacuum promises more power, battery life and connects to your phone to show incoming calls while you’re cleaning.

I finally tried the Dyson Car + Boat in my car — and it’s the ultimate handheld vacuum
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Dyson recently launched its latest Car + Boat handheld vacuum cleaner. But is it worth the hype? I finally put it to the test to find out.

Are you allowed to prune your neighbor's tree? I asked the experts
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Are your neighbor’s tree branches hanging into your backyard? We found the expert advice on whether you have the right to prune them.

I made this common cleaning mistake that ruined my sofa
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you ever need to remove an unsightly stain on your sofa, don’t make the same mistake our Homes editor did.

The best Roombas in 2025
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
Here’s our guide to the best Roombas we've tested, complete with performance and price breakdowns to help pick the right one for you.

I test vacuums for a living — here are 5 robot vacuum deals I’d pick up in Amazon’s Spring Sale
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Want hands-free cleaning? I’ve just spotted some great robot vacuum deals in Amazon’s Spring Deals right now.

5 clever ways to reuse your dehumidifier water around the home
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you’re wondering what to do with your old dehumidifier water, here are some great ideas to reuse it — and save wastage!

Hurry! This top Eufy robot vacuum mop is nearly 50% off for Amazon's Spring Sale
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Clean up smart with this Eufy robot vacuum and mop deal that has just crashed in price for Amazon’s Spring Sale.

My favorite Shark wet and dry vacuum just crashed in price for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Snap up this incredible Shark HydroVac MessMaster floor cleaner deal to make spring cleaning a breeze.

Which Shark robot vacuum should I buy? How to pick the best model for your needs and budget
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Shark has upped the cleaning game with its robot vacuums, but which one should you buy?

Hurry! Our favorite cheap robot vacuum is more than 25% off right now ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Our top-rated budget iLife V3s Pro robot vacuum has just dropped in price — but you’d better be quick.

This viral TikTok hack can totally ruin your floors — don't try it at home
By Cynthia Lawrence published
This trending TikTok hack can do more harm than good — here’s why a flooring expert believes it should be “banned.”

IKEA just dropped its colorful new spring collection — 3 items I’ll be buying
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you want to give your home a fresh update, check out IKEA’s new spring collection.

Martha Stewart’s new gardening collection is perfect for spring — 3 must-haves I'm adding to my basket
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Martha Stewart’s new gardening collection will upgrade your outdoor style just in time for spring.

Miele has launched its first vacuum cleaner with Wi-Fi — and it’s a game changer
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Miele’s new smart vacuum cleaner comes with an App to tell you when your bag needs replacing

I tried this DIY vacuum cleaning hack — and it solved one of my biggest problems
By Cynthia Lawrence published
I found this clever vacuum cleaning tool hack on Pinterest — it's a game-changer.
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