
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

AeroPress just upped the stakes in portable coffee — meet the AeroPress Go Plus
By Camilla Sharman published
The AeroPress Go Plus is bigger and better when it comes to taking your coffee on the go with you.

SwitchBot's new customizable roller shade will bring style to your smart home
By Camilla Sharman published
SwitchBot just launched the first adjustable and fabric replaceable smart roller shade.

I tried these contemporary kitchen scales for a week and I don’t want to give them back
By Camilla Sharman published
We weigh up Smeg's contemporary kitchen scales.

I just discovered this innovative kitchen gadget that takes all the guesswork out of sourdough
By Camilla Sharman published
The trick to a perfect loaf

What to plant in March: 7 vegetables for a homegrown crop
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Top advice on the best 7 vegetables to plant in March.

Le Creuset launches new cookware collection — and it’s smart enough to serve
By Camilla Sharman published
Le Creuset launches new serves up a new line of cookware that's small and perfectly formed.

Induction vs. gas cooktop: Which is best for you?
By Camilla Sharman published
Can't decide between an induction or gas cooktop? Discover what's best for your needs.

The KitchenAid ‘dime’ test will completely optimize your mixer — here’s how it works
By Camilla Sharman published
You need to know about this KitchenAid dime hack to get more out of your stand mixer.

GE's Access Kit uses Braille stickers to help blind users with their appliances
By Camilla Sharman published
GE Appliances launches home appliance innovation to improve product use for sight-impaired consumers.

I tried Karcher’s cordless window vac — and it cleans more than glass
By Camilla Sharman published
This powerful window vac brings back the sparkle to more than your windows.

The best garlic presses in 2025: Tested and rated
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Here are our picks for the best garlic presses to suit any kitchen, need or budget.

I just discovered Blackstone's griddle-air fryer combo — and it solves the worst thing about BBQ season
By Camilla Sharman published
Outside cooking just got exciting with Blackstone's Griddle and Airfry Combo.

Best solar lights in 2025
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Light up your backyard when the sun goes down with the best solar lights.

I tried this AeroPress accessory that makes two brews at once — here’s my verdict
By Camilla Sharman published
AeroPress just got better — how to make two brews at once.

The best meat thermometers in 2025: expert tested and rated
By Camilla Sharman last updated
From instant-read to leave-in, here are the best cooking thermometers you can buy right now

I put these ultra-durable solar spotlights through wind, rain, and even frost — here's what happened
By Camilla Sharman published
These outdoor solar spotlights that can battle through all weathers.

Here's why your air fryer stinks, and how to get rid of the odor for good
By Camilla Sharman published
Smelly air fryer? What’s causing the bad odor and how to fix it.

I worked in a flower shop — here's my expert hack to display your flowers the right way
By Camilla Sharman published
Get the best out of your bouquet with my cheap hack for a professional display.

This houseplant is bioengineered to fight indoor air pollution — meet the Neo Px
By Camilla Sharman published
The future of clean air at home — Neoplants tackles indoor air pollution.

5 romantic houseplants to gift on Valentine’s Day — they’ll last longer than flowers
By Camilla Sharman published
The best 5 houseplants to gift this Valentine’s Day according to a horticulturist.

Experts warn against this viral weeding hack — don’t try this at home
By Camilla Sharman published
Avoid this TikTok weeding hack — experts warn it could cause more damage than it’s worth.

I tested Ninja’s new smart thermometer for a week — here’s my verdict
By Camilla Sharman published
Ninja’s ProChef wireless smart meat thermometer: Is it hot or not?

KitchenAid's Color of the Year just dropped — there’s a brighter vibe for 2025
By Camilla Sharman published
Move over Blue Salt, KitchenAid's bringing some sunshine to your kitchen in 2025.
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