Camilla is the Homes Staff Writer and covers everything to do with homes and gardens. She has a wealth of editorial experience, mounting over 30 years, and covers news and features, tests products for reviews and compiles buying guides.
Her work has appeared in business and consumer titles, including Ideal Home, Real Homes, House Beautiful, Homebuilding & Renovation, and Kitchen & Bathroom Business. She’s even appeared on the cover of Your Home, writing about her own house renovation.
Although she’s obsessed with decorating her home, she also enjoys baking and trying out the latest kitchen appliances. But when she’s not inside, you’ll find her pottering about in her yard, tending to her vegetable patch or taking in her prized hydrangeas. She also enjoys keeping fit, and if she's not on a spin bike trying to keep up with the class, she'll be in the pool, or trying to perfect her headstand in a yoga class.
Latest articles by Camilla Sharman

The September gardening hack that gets you free plants for life
By Camilla Sharman Published
How to grow your garden for free in September — with top advice from a garden expert.

I tried aluminum foil and a surprising ingredient to remove radiator rust — here's my verdict
By Camilla Sharman Published
I tried using ketchup and aluminum foil on bathroom rust: The result fell short.

iRobot's new flagship Roomba creates an airtight seal with your carpet — the competition should be worried
By Camilla Sharman Published
iRobot unveils the Roomba Max 875 Combo: Is it the ultimate floor cleaning tool?

How to whiten your whites without bleach: The medicine cabinet staple that really works
By Camilla Sharman Published
The laundry mistake turning your whites yellow: Why you need to ditch the bleach.

This 4-ingredient DIY spray gets rid of dust — and it’s perfect for ceiling fans
By Camilla Sharman Published
Forget feather dusters: This 4-ingredient spray is a ceiling fan game-changer.

5 plants to put in your yard in September for vibrant fall colors
By Camilla Sharman Last updated
September planting guide: 5 plants for a stunning fall garden.

Forget microfiber: Why my son’s air duster is my new secret weapon against household dust
By Camilla Sharman Published
My son’s electric air duster is now my favorite deep-leaning gadget: Will he ever get it back?

I finally installed an appliance garage in my kitchen — here’s what you need to know
By Camilla Sharman Published
Why an appliance garage is the kitchen upgrade you need.

43% of Tom’s Guide readers told us they hate cleaning the bathroom – so I found a 2-ingredient hack to make the chore easier
By Camilla Sharman Published
This viral bathroom cleaning hack has rescued my weekend from endless scrubbing.

Forget weekend deep cleaning: This 30-second daily bathroom hack saved my schedule
By Camilla Sharman Published
How to stop cleaning your bathroom on weekends — here’s the 30-second secret that gives you back time.

How to get rid of dust in your bedroom and keep it dust-free: Expert tips for a cleaner, healthier sleep zone
By Camilla Sharman Last updated
How to get rid of bedroom dust: Experts identify the worst culprits and the best cleaning techniques for a dust-free zone.

The reason hummingbirds return to your yard — and how to keep them coming back
By Camilla Sharman Published
The expert-approved habits you need to adopt to encourage hummingbirds to come back to your yard.

This white vinegar cleaning hack can transform your kitchen sink — but here's why I won't be using it
By Camilla Sharman Published
Why everyone is spraying vinegar on their kitchen sinks right now — but you need to know one thing.

Do you have a ‘drawer of doom’? IKEA’s latest report casts a light on the clutter busters in our homes
By Camilla Sharman Published
Does the perfect home exist? IKEA reveals the messy reality in its latest report.

Enter the Vitamix Nano: Could it be the answer to perfectly blended single-serve smoothies?
By Camilla Sharman Published
Vitamix just launched a new personal blender with intelligent tech: Is it worth $199?

I’ve swapped to an induction cooktop from gas — 3 things I love, and 1 thing you need to know
By Camilla Sharman Published
Why I won’t shut up about my new induction cooktop — can I convert you too?

My kitchen is getting a makeover: 5 clever IKEA finds I'm buying from $4
By Camilla Sharman Published
I’m currently renovating my kitchen on a budget and here are 5 IKEA items I’m adding to my basket.

Yellow lawn looking dead? Grab a screwdriver and a fork this weekend
By Camilla Sharman Last updated
How to transform a yellow lawn: One expert-backed fix for August.

The surprising bedroom hack that could be the secret to a better night’s sleep
By Camilla Sharman Published
Could a jar of rosemary in your bedroom be the secret to a better night's sleep?

Don’t be fooled by this tricky weed: It goes undetected in the heat
By Camilla Sharman Published
The invasive weed that outsmarts drought — don’t be tricked by its clever tactics.

People are putting aluminum foil in their washing machines — I asked an appliance expert if it’s safe
By Camilla Sharman Published
The truth about the aluminum foil laundry hack — is it a genius trick or a disaster?

From stained to spotless: The ultimate guide to removing coffee spills on clothes, carpets and more
By Camilla Sharman Published
Don’t let a coffee stain ruin your day. Here's how to clean up coffee spills as if they never happened.

SharkNinja’s AquaReach just reinvented wet-dry vacs with an extendable wand
By Camilla Sharman Published
Meet Shark’s AquaReach. This extendable wet-dry vacuum was built for wall-to-wall cleaning.
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