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

Transform your backyard for less this summer: 5 garden tools I recommend under $25
By Camilla Sharman published
Skip expensive garden tools: 5 budget-friendly alternatives I recommend as a garden writer.

I’ve just discovered the secret reason homeowners are putting a spoon on their windowsills — is it an essential we all need to follow?
By Camilla Sharman published
Homeowners are using this $1 essential kitchen item to keep moisture and mold off their windows.

5 super-fast flowers to sow in May to get your garden blooming quickly — these will bring instant color to your yard
By Camilla Sharman published
5 fast flowers to sow in May for instant garden color: What I'll be adding to my backyard.

Why you need to know about the 3-inch lawncare rule this May
By Camilla Sharman published
You can employ this 3-inch edging trick to make your yard look professional with just a couple of inexpensive tools.

Le Creuset’s unexpected picnic collection is guaranteed to be your summer go-to — and it’s surprisingly affordable
By Camilla Sharman published
You can finally afford Le Creuset: Shop the new On-the-Go Collection and upgrade your summer picnic for $50 or less.

Forget renovations: I found 5 upgrades under $50 that will transform your home’s curb appeal in a single weekend
By Camilla Sharman published
Boost your curb appeal in a weekend: 5 ways to upgrade the front of your home for less.

After extensive taste testing, these are the best stand mixers of 2026
By Camilla Sharman last updated
I've eaten my way through a mountain of sweet treats to find the best stand mixer so you don't have to — and I'd do it all again

Looking for privacy in your backyard? IKEA’s multi-purpose screen stops nosy neighbors and hides ugly spots
By Camilla Sharman published
IKEA’s privacy screen does far more than block out nosy neighbors — here’s how you can use it in your backyard

Smeg’s newest retro stand mixer gives KitchenAid a run for its money — here’s why it won me over
By Camilla Sharman published
Editor's ChoiceSkip the budget choice – you won’t regret spending out on Smeg’s newest stand mixer.

Stop spending a fortune on expensive lawn treatments: These 7 genius budget-friendly hacks will give you a stunning green yard using simple tricks like recycling kitchen coffee grounds and a 5-minute fix for bare patches
By Camilla Sharman last updated
7 simple ways to get a perfect lawn this weekend without spending a dime (well, almost).

12 Walmart finds that will upgrade your backyard this summer up to 50% off — patio furniture, string lights, fire pits and more
By Camilla Sharman published
Get ready to upgrade your backyard this weekend: save up to 50% on these 12 Walmart finds.

Stop mowing your lawn this way — an expert says you could be killing your grass
By Camilla Sharman published
Don’t make this common lawn care mistake. An expert shares what you could be doing wrong.

I asked 2 ornithologists about the surprising way hummingbirds use spatial memory to find feeders — and how to attract more of them to your yard
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Unlocking the mystery of how hummingbirds find feeders (and how to attract more to your yard)

Watch the magic unfold: How adding 1 kitchen waste product to hydrangeas will guarantee deep blue blooms
By Camilla Sharman published
The one coffee ground secret for hydrangeas that guarantees bold blue blooms.

This $8 Amazon find is a perfect solution to the one backyard chore everyone hates (and the birds will thank you)
By Camilla Sharman published
Say goodbye to a grimy bird bath — this $10 Amazon find will keep it clean.

The gross truth about your toilet brush and how often you should change it
By Camilla Sharman last updated
5 warning signs you need to replace your toilet brush right now

Peace lily not blooming? This secret kitchen scrap will help it flower
By Camilla Sharman last updated
I just discovered the kitchen scrap that will make your peace lily burst into beautiful blooms.

Roundup lawsuit hits Supreme Court — here are 6 alternatives to kill weeds in your yard without toxic chemicals
By Camilla Sharman published
Stop using glyphosate on your weeds: 6 alternative weed killers to protect your health and yard.

I opened up my backyard to the Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2, and here's my honest verdict
By Camilla Sharman published
Keep an eye on the birds and predators with the Kiwibit Birder Feeder 2.

Entries are now open for the Tom’s Guide Smart Home Awards 2026
By Jeff Parsons, Camilla Sharman published
Nominations are now open for the Tom’s Guide Smart Home Awards 2026. Here’s everything brands need to know about categories, eligibility, fees, and key deadlines.

Transform your yard for under $60: 12 IKEA outdoor lights I'm adding to my cart now
By Camilla Sharman last updated
12 budget-friendly IKEA outdoor lighting ideas that will put the spotlight on your backyard.

IKEA’s affordable smart home devices just got a clever upgrade (all thanks to Samsung)
By Camilla Sharman last updated
'A familiar and easy connectivity experience without financial burden': IKEA and Samsung want to streamline your smart home — here's how

Gardeners urged not to make this one big mistake when planting tomatoes
By Camilla Sharman published
Stop crowding your tomato plants: Why planting them too close is a recipe for disaster.
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