
Cynthia Lawrence
As the Homes Content Editor, Cynthia Lawrence covers all things homes, interior decorating, and garden-related. She has a wealth of editorial experience testing the latest, ‘must-have’ home appliances, writing buying guides and the handy ‘how to’ features.
Her work has been published in various titles including, T3, Top Ten Reviews, Ideal Home, Real Homes, Livingetc. and House Beautiful, amongst many.
With a rather unhealthy obsession for all things homes and interiors, she also has an interior design blog for style inspiration and savvy storage solutions (get rid of that clutter!). When she’s not testing cool products, she’ll be searching online for more decor ideas to spruce up her family home or looking for a great bargain!
Latest articles by Cynthia Lawrence

The 6 best desks in 2025
By Adam Schram last updated
Work in comfort and style with the best desks to suit every lifestyle, home and budget.

Best space heaters in 2025 — expert tested and rated
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
We tested a range of space heaters to see which are best for keeping you warm all year round.

IKEA’s new $14 storage gem will double your space — and it’s perfect for dorm rooms
By Cynthia Lawrence published
This affordable, space-saving storage tool from IKEA will make any small dorm room look bigger.

Expert reveals the one bathroom item that will quickly drive ants away from your home
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Got ants? An expert says this one natural ingredient will prevent ants from invading your home this summer.

I tried this advanced water filter to test how ‘unclean’ my tap water is — and the results surprised me
By Cynthia Lawrence published
I tried this advanced water filter to test how ‘unclean’ my tap water is — here’s what happened.

Experts urge homeowners to sprinkle mint in their yards this summer — here's why
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Experts recommend sprinkling dried mint in your yard to deter this common summer pest.

Expert shares 3 reasons you should scratch a bar of soap before gardening this weekend, and it makes total sense
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
Expert solves the one thing we all hate about gardening with this simple trick using a bar of soap.

The best Roombas in 2025
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
If you're after the best Roomba to handle all your cleaning needs, here are our top picks.

Avoid this common decluttering hack — experts warn it's a 'recipe for overwhelm'
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Storage expert reveals the popular decluttering hack that can actually do more harm than good.

We spent 500 hours testing robot mops and these are the only ones worth buying
By Hunter Fenollol last updated
Don't ditch your mop and bucket just yet unless it's for these top robot mops.

I just discovered the 'nesting method' hack to increase suitcase space — but there's a catch
By Cynthia Lawrence published
This viral “nesting method” hack promises to give you more suitcase space — and it’s a genius idea.

Joanna Gaines just dropped her fall collection at Target — 5 things I'm adding to my basket now
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Joanna Gaines is getting us ready for Fall with her new earthy collection at Target — here’s what I’ll be putting in my shopping basket.

Pest expert says you should use cinnamon in your home to deter flying ants — here’s why
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Expert shares this ‘spicy’ cleaning hack to get rid of ants in your home this summer

Gardeners urged to put a bar of soap in the yard this summer — and it’s not as strange as it sounds
By Cynthia Lawrence published
This one bizarre cleaning essential may be the answer to saving your plants this summer.

Air circulator vs fan — what's the difference and which should you buy?
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you want to cool down your room fast, here’s everything you need to know about whether buying an air circulator or a fan is right for your home

I finally tried the "FhiFho" decluttering rule in my home — here's what happened
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you struggle to keep on top of the mess, you might want to try this FhiFho decluttering hack to instantly organize your home.

The one stinky mistake people make when using grass clippings in the yard — and how to avoid it
By Cynthia Lawrence published
This is the one mistake gardeners make when using grass clippings to mask odors in the yard — and it makes it worse.

Gardeners urged to use garlic in their yards — experts share reasons why
By Cynthia Lawrence published
This common ingredient may be used to add flavor to our dishes, but why are gardeners being urged to use garlic in the yard?

Whirlpool just launched the most inclusive dishwasher on the market thanks to this genius new feature
By Cynthia Lawrence published
This inclusive dishwasher comes with a clever feature that makes it accessible for everybody.

When is flying ant day? Pest experts reveal what to expect
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Flying Ant Season is here and experts warn it’s set to be bigger than ever this summer.

Best washing machines in 2025
By Cynthia Lawrence, Camilla Sharman last updated
The best washing machines for every budget and family size, whether you need a top-loading machine, front-loader or smart washing machine.

Banish mosquitoes from your home with one natural ingredient — and it also smells great
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you’re tired of getting bitten in summer, this one refreshing smell will keep pesky mosquitoes at bay.

I made this one simple change to my living room and it felt much cooler in a heatwave
By Cynthia Lawrence published
This one simple change to my living room decor cooled me down in a heatwave — and didn’t cost a thing.
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