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

Your family could be wasting $3,000 a year because of this kitchen appliance — here's what to do about it
By Camilla Sharman published
Your messy fridge is wasting you money. Here’s how to get organized.

Don’t make this one gardening mistake — it could stop your plants from thriving
By Camilla Sharman published
Get the gardening basics right: One thing you need to know before buying plants.

Smeg just released the prettiest microwaves I've ever seen, and they have sought-after bonus features
By Camilla Sharman published
Smeg proves microwaves don’t need to be ugly, and its latest launches have added benefits.

I’m never buying pasta again: KitchenAid’s pasta maker is a game-changer
By Camilla Sharman published
I never knew making homemade spaghetti could be so easy until I tried KitchenAid’s pasta maker.

Don’t put your rusty garden tools in the trash — this cheap pantry staple will bring them back to life
By Camilla Sharman published
Don’t put your rusty garden tools in the trash: This cheap pantry staple will bring them back to life.

Everyone says KitchenAid makes the best stand mixer — this is why they are right
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Get your bake on with our top three picks of the best stand mixers for overall performance, value and professional performance.

How to feed the birds without encouraging rats — try this genius hack
By Camilla Sharman published
This simple bird feeder hack keeps rodents away.

I swear by these 12 kitchen essentials that will help you bake like a pro
By Camilla Sharman published
Take the hard work out of baking with these 12 baking essentials I recommend.

Best refrigerators in 2026
By Camilla Sharman last updated
The best refrigerators for every budget and every style, from French door designs to smart capabilities.

I love gardening and hate waste — here's 5 ways I reuse dryer lint in my yard
By Camilla Sharman published
How to recycle dryer lint for a lush yard: From suppressing weeds to scaring pests

Gardening expert shares the easiest way to prepare your flower beds and banish weeds this spring
By Camilla Sharman published
Make life easier in your yard with this soil-preparation hack that helps prevent weeds.

How to remove scorch marks from enameled cast-iron to make your pans look brand new
By Camilla Sharman published
The secret to removing scorch marks on enamel cast iron — and it’s easier than you think

Is your KitchenAid on its last legs? I just discovered this quick hack that will extend its life
By Camilla Sharman published
This hack will keep your KitchenAid running smoothly and extend its life.

Don’t make the same mistake as me —there’s one item in your kitchen that needs replacing every week
By Camilla Sharman published
I’m embarrassed I waited this long to deep clean the filthiest item in my kitchen — it’s a breeding ground for germs

Are induction cooktops actually a risk to pacemakers? We asked the experts to settle the debate
By Camilla Sharman published
The induction cooktop versus pacemaker debate: Experts reveal the truth

11 items you should never flush down a toilet
By Camilla Sharman published
Avoid calling out a plumber: Stop flushing these 11 items down your toilet

I’m planning a kitchen renovation — and my air fryer is taking center stage
By Camilla Sharman published
The changing shape of kitchen design — why one appliance is gaining the spotlight in my renovation.

Set the perfect table for Valentine’s Day with these 12 romantic essentials from IKEA
By Camilla Sharman published
Dine is style this Valentine’s Day with 12 affordable essentials from IKEA.

Should you drip your faucets 24/7 to prevent frozen pipes? An expert reveals what you need to know
By Camilla Sharman last updated
The simple answer to frozen pipes: Should you keep them dripping day and night?

5 heart-shaped houseplants to gift this Valentine’s Day
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Swap sending flowers this Valentine's Day with a longer-lasting gift: 5 houseplants to say 'I love you'.

The simple mistake with bathroom blinds that invites condensation and mold
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Open your bathroom blinds or risk worsening condensation, an expert warns. Here’s what to do to avoid mold and mildew.

Double your kitchen storage space with this magnetic Amazon find — and it’s only $25
By Camilla Sharman published
Think beyond your fridge: How this $26 storage solution extends your space on the outside

Skip the scrubbing: 3 hacks for cleaning a flower vase ahead of Valentine’s Day
By Camilla Sharman published
Get the sparkle back with these tips.
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