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

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Want bigger tomatoes? Use this common kitchen ingredient to boost your yield this season.

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Transform your small patio space with these IKEA gems — just in time for summer gatherings.

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IKEA dropped an exclusive new color for its iconic bookshelf — just in time for the summer.

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Spruce up your home for less this spring. I’ve just found 7 most underrated IKEA items that actually look like expensive dupes.

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Homeowners are warned not to leave this one item out in your yard — it can attract rats in April.

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IKEA just dropped a $60 foldable wood table perfect for outdoor spaces — here’s why I’ll be picking one up.

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The new Dyson Clean+ Wash Hygiene is a welcome upgrade to its predecessor — but is it worth the expensive price tag?

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I've just found some affordable decor items to upgrade my yard at Walmart. Here are the top buys going straight into my shopping cart.

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Cleaning expert reveals her top (and totally bizarre) hacks, including the ‘shower cleanse’.

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Shark’s new ChillPill 3-in-1 handheld fan promises to keep you sweat-free — but is it really worth $150? I give it a try to find out.

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Lawn experts reveal the 3 steps to get a greener lawn — here's what you need to do right now before it’s too late.

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IKEA yard hacks — clever ways you can repurpose your everyday home items outdoors, and save serious money.

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Want cleaner air without a purifier? This is the single houseplant every expert suggests.

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Are your hydrangeas suffering from winter damage? Do this easy tip to save it this spring.

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IKEA’s new kitchen storage range is perfect for doubling my small space — and all for under $10.

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I just discovered this quick vinegar hack to instantly degrease my microwave — and cut out all the scrubbing.

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Don’t let spring cleaning become a real chore. Here’s how you can make short cleaning sessions work for you.

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My $4 IKEA kitchen buy solved all my storage problems — now my home is so organized.

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I asked an appliance expert about the top decluttering mistakes — and I’ve been guilty of doing them all.

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This IKEA portable side table has just solved my space-saving problems — and it’s just $40.

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Here’s why people are being urged to put old toilet rolls to use in their yard this month — and it’s so clever.

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This is the one common item I always forget to spring clean — here's why it's so easy to miss.
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