
Camilla Sharman
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

Filthy water bottle? Here’s how to clean it the right way
By Camilla Sharman published
How to clean a water bottle and blitz bacteria and mold.

Are you ready for a gross gardening hack? Discover how taking a pee can power up your plants
By Camilla Sharman last updated
How your wee can help your garden flourish — and it's been tried and tested by a garden expert.

Beat the heat: Experts recommend this simple home hack that 'pushes warm air out and pulls cool air in'
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Drive hot air out, and cold air in with this expert tip.

How to keep bees out of hummingbird feeders — 5 expert methods to help them thrive
By Camilla Sharman published
Wildlife experts reveal 5 ways to stop bees invading hummingbird feeders — without causing them harm.

Deter wasps naturally — this fragrant plant is my secret weapon for keeping pests away from my yard
By Camilla Sharman published
Banish wasps from your backyard with this natural pest repellent.

Don't throw it out — here's how your old newspaper can stop weeds growing in your yard
By Camilla Sharman published
Don’t put this common household item out with the trash — save it to stop weeds in your yard.

5 household items that are causing fruit flies to invade your home — and how to get rid of them
By Camilla Sharman published
Common household items that attract fruit flies — and it’s not just bananas.

How to remove sweat stains from clothing — with one natural ingredient
By Camilla Sharman published
How to remove sweat stains from clothing — beat the wash day blues with this easy cleaning hack.

Is this the perfect iced coffee cup? I put my cold brew in the Ninja Sip Perfect travel cup, and it kept it cool all day
By Camilla Sharman published
Keep your iced coffee cool on the go with Ninja’s Sip Perfect travel mug.

This automated ironing device makes it a breeze to get wrinkle-free clothes — it does it in under 60 seconds
By Camilla Sharman published
I’ll swap my iron any day of the week for this automated ironing device — and it might just save my sanity in the heat.

11 top summer vegetables to grow in July — there’s still time to enjoy a homegrown crop
By Camilla Sharman published
Top summer vegetables to grow in July — recommended by a garden expert.

Messy grill? This one vegetable will clean it up fast — here's how
By Camilla Sharman published
Grimy grill: Ditch your grill brush and try this vegetable hack cleaning instead.

Garden experts share the best time to water your lawn — and I've been getting it all wrong
By Camilla Sharman published
Lawn experts explain when is the best time to water your lawn — and how to do it the right way.

GoveeLife turns up the heat with its newest smart meat thermometer
By Camilla Sharman published
GoveeLife gets smart in the kitchen with its latest meat thermometer — and its perfect for cookouts.

My dad is suffering in the heatwave: Here are 5 products I recommend he buys to keep cool
By Camilla Sharman published
We're all feeling the summer heat — especially my Dad. Here are 5 things I've told him to buy to keep cool (and you should get too).

Experts are saying to use bubble wrap in your yard this summer — here's how
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Can you resist? Gardeners are being urged not to pop bubblewrap and use it in their yards instead.

Nespresso’s NanoFoamer has just landed — and it’s so cool I'm putting it straight in my basket
By Camilla Sharman published
Coffee nerds rejoice: Nespresso’s NanoFoamer’s arrived and it's so cool.

5 expert tips on how to declutter your home office — reduce stress and boost your focus
By Camilla Sharman published
Declutter your desk and declutter your mind: How to work tidy at home and cut out the noise.

I tested IKEA's portable induction cooktop — and it's a game changer for small spaces
By Camilla Sharman published
IKEA opens up induction cooking to all

9 experts tips to keep your trash can clean and kitchen insect-free this summer
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Get rid of the stink this summer and beat the pests.

This is the houseplant watering hack you need to do before going on vacation
By Camilla Sharman published
Keep your house plants happy while you’re on vacation — try this houseplant watering hack.

Dyson's cooling fan slashed by $100 at Amazon right now — here's the rival you should buy instead
By Camilla Sharman published
This Dyson cooling fan may be on sale, but here's an affordable alternative that's still a great buy.

Keep flies out of your home this summer — pair these 2 cheap household staples to deter them
By Camilla Sharman published
Houseflies driving you crazy? Beat the pests with two household ingredients.
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