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

I’m a gardener and this is the one plant you should never put in a pot
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Stop putting peonies in a container — it's a beautiful bloomer best-suited for the ground.

I’m a gardener and I use this simple 2-ingredient kitchen spray to keep aphids off my roses
By Camilla Sharman published
This 2-ingredient kitchen spray is the only thing that keeps aphids off my roses.

I’m a gardener and I recommend this 5-minute quick fix for a patch-free lawn
By Camilla Sharman published
Stop patchy grass now: How to banish bald spots and get a perfect lawn.

I’m a gardener, and this single plant will give you backyard privacy in just one season
By Camilla Sharman published
Forget nosey neighbors or ugly walls, this one screening plant will give you instant privacy in your yard.

Forget power washing: 5 budget-friendly hacks to get your backyard sparkling this spring
By Camilla Sharman published
5 budget-friendly hacks I'm using to get my yard sparkling (no power washer required).

Experts warn not to plant this invasive tree in your yard, but I’ve discovered a better way
By Camilla Sharman last updated
I swore I’d never grow eucalyptus trees again — but I’ve found another way to enjoy its foliage.

I tried the viral aluminum foil hack to clean silver jewelry — and the results surprised me
By Camilla Sharman published
This viral aluminum foil hack could be the fastest way to make tarnished silver jewelry look brand new.

Ninja teams up with David Beckham for a limited-edition Luxe Café Pro — here's how to get one before they're gone
By Camilla Sharman published
Ninja’s latest limited coffee maker is revealed, and it is designed by David Beckham.

5 common heatwave habits that are actually destroying your air conditioner.
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Stop ruining your AC: 5 common mistakes that are killing you AC's efficiency in the heat.

I just discovered this one simple storage trick that will save your cookware from scratches
By Camilla Sharman published
Stop ruining your pans: This simple hack protects your expensive cookware from scratches.

I found 12 IKEA bathroom gems that feel like a space-saving cheat code
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Stop wasting precious bathroom space: Max out every inch with these 12 IKEA storage finds

Are you using aluminum foil the wrong way? The definitive guide to using it right
By Camilla Sharman published
Why does aluminum foil have a shiny and dull surface, and does it matter?

I tried the viral aluminum foil trick to sharpen my dull pruners. Here’s what happened
By Camilla Sharman published
Will the 5-minute aluminum foil trick sharpen your garden pruners? I tried it out.

I just set up the Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 in my yard — here's my first impressions
By Camilla Sharman published
I've been testing out this smart bird feeder — here are my first thoughts.

My favorite houseplant is even easier to care for than a spider plant — here’s why
By Camilla Sharman published
Scared of being a houseplant killer? You can't go wrong with my top choice.

What to do if you find termites in your yard: 5 DIY fixes
By Camilla Sharman published
Stop termites before they destroy your yard — 5 ways to get rid of them without calling in a pro.

11 aluminum foil hacks to clean, cool, and keep pests out of your home and garden
By Camilla Sharman published
This cheap kitchen staple is an unexpected powerhouse around your home: Discover 11 unexpected ways to use aluminum foil.

Think your kitchen is clean? A kitchen expert warns that this one ‘secret’ spot harbors grease and grime
By Camilla Sharman published
Homeowners urged to check this one area in their kitchen — it’s not as clean as you think.

12 IKEA finds to double your kitchen space
By Camilla Sharman published
I found a dozen great IKEA items that will help you make the most of your limited kitchen space.

Homeowners urged to use aluminum foil to stop bugs from invading their homes — here’s how
By Camilla Sharman last updated
The surprising way aluminum foil can protect your home from pests — you’re going to want to try it.

KitchenAid just dropped a brand new stand mixer — and there’s one feature you’ve got to see
By Camilla Sharman published
All rise for KitchenAid's new stand mixer — it's simply majestic.

Stop adding these to your trash: 5 common items that'll fertilize your yard for free
By Camilla Sharman published
Your kitchen trash can is hiding the best free fertilizer for your garden, don’t let these 5 items go to waste.

I put the 'no wash' method to remove grease from clothing to the test — and the results surprised me
By Camilla Sharman published
Does the 'no wash' method to remove grease from clothing actually work? I put it to the test to find out.
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