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

7 expert tips to grow the perfect roses this summer
By Camilla Sharman published
Blooming marvelous

Chocolate stains on fabric can be devastating — follow these expert cleaning tips
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Chocolate stains can quickly ruin upholstery and carpets, so here are some valuable tips for cleaning up any mess.

This hidden fire risk is lurking in your dryer vent — pros share how to clean it out
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Experts share how to clean out dryer vents and avoid a $250 service fee.

Gardeners urged to put egg cartons in their yards — here are 5 ways to use them now
By Camilla Sharman published
Don’t trash your egg cartons. Gardeners are being urged to save them for their garden.

What to do with your spider plant in March: 6 expert tips for healthy growth
By Camilla Sharman published
Top expert tips on how to care for a spider plant in March.

I’ve found the 12 best outdoor items to transform your yard this National Backyard Day
By Camilla Sharman published
Don’t celebrate National Backyard Day without my top 12 outdoor finds.

Your washing machine will stink if you skip this one essential step — I learned the hard way
By Camilla Sharman published
The one washing machine habit you need to break — it’s why your laundry smells bad.

The 3-step ‘ABC’ spring-cleaning method for better air quality in your home
By Camilla Sharman published
The secret to better air quality in your home: An expert reveals the ‘ABC’ spring cleaning method.

Is it too early to mow: Experts share when to give your lawn its first cut in spring
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Experts reveal when you can start mowing your lawn this spring.

I found 12 must-have spring cleaning essentials from IKEA — starting from just $1.99
By Camilla Sharman published
Spring cleaning just got easier: 12 budget-friendly essentials from IKEA.

Spring cleaning deep dive: Experts reveal why we do it and what to tackle
By Camilla Sharman published
The spring cleaning urge. Experts share their top tips on deep cleaning this season.

The ‘must-do’ cleaning tasks you’re probably missing for a germ-free home
By Camilla Sharman published
The secret to a germ-free home: Don’t skip these four weekly tasks.

This is the secret tool home organizers are obsessed with — and you will be too
By Camilla Sharman published
Spring clean your home and get organized with this cheap gadget.

You’re painting your fence all wrong: Expert reveals the $0.50 kitchen item that works far better
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Expert urges homeowners to ditch fence brushes and reveals a better way to paint fences for less.

'Revolutionary for homemade bread': Why I can't wait to try Le Creuset's new oval bread oven
By Camilla Sharman published
Le Creuset’s bread oven collection welcomes a new oval shape — and it’s a game-changer for homemade loaves.

7 common spring cleaning habits that actually attract pests — and what to do instead
By Camilla Sharman published
The spring cleaning trap: 7 habits an expert says are secretly inviting pests into your home.

When is the right time to start planting in 2026? The last frost date revealed
By Camilla Sharman published
Stop guessing! The official last frost date for 2026 has been revealed.

I’m buying an air purifier this spring to save my son this allergy season — 5 factors I’m considering
By Camilla Sharman published
The simple home upgrade I’m making before spring allergy season: What I'm looking for before buying an air purifier

How to revive a drooping peace lily: Expert-approved steps for a fast recovery
By Camilla Sharman published
Why is your peace lily drooping? Houseplant pros share where you could be going wrong and how to bring it back to full health.

5 spring cleaning hacks that are quietly wrecking your floors — and 4 expert fixes to try
By Camilla Sharman published
Don't be swayed by floor cleaning hacks — they could damage your floors for good. An expert reveals what to avoid and how to care for your floors instead.

Why crickets are hiding in your home — and how to deter them
By Camilla Sharman published
What makes a home sweet home for crickets, and how to deter them from taking root?

I put two popular food choppers to the test to see which one makes the cut
By Camilla Sharman last updated
These two manual food choppers gave me the kitchen workout I never knew I needed: Here's the winner.

I spent hundreds of hours cooking to test the best kitchen scales — these are the 7 scales I recommend
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Here are our picks of the best kitchen scales you can buy today.
Here at Tom’s Guide our expert editors are committed to bringing you the best news, reviews and guides to help you stay informed and ahead of the curve!



