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
This is the one mistake that can damage your vacuum cleaner — and you're probably making it
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you want to get the most out of your vacuum cleaner, be sure to never make this mistake — ever again.
I banished spiders with this $3 cleaning hack — and it actually worked
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Spider season is here, but this simple, cleaning trick can keep spiders away from your home for good.
This one small gadget doubled my kitchen cabinet space in seconds
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you have an abundance of coffee cups and mugs, this small organizing tool is a kitchen cabinet game-changer.
This is how often you should actually be vacuuming your floors — from an expert
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Are you cleaning your floors often enough? An expert reveals how often we actually should be vacuuming and mopping our floors — and you’ll be surprised.
Mopping vs wet and dry vacuum — which is better for your floors?
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Can a wet/dry vacuum really replace your traditional mop and bucket? Here are the pros and cons of using a wet and dry vacuum.
Best Instant Pot in 2024
By Julie Hartigan, Cynthia Lawrence last updated
Cook up tasty meals with the best Instant Pot to suit your home, lifestyle, and budget.
5 active pests to watch out for this winter — and expert tips to prevent them
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you don’t want a pest invasion this season, here are five to look out for this winter, according to experts.
How to get rid of roaches quickly and safely
By Cynthia Lawrence, Katie Mortram last updated
Knowing how to get rid of roaches the right way can save you time, effort and frustration.
How to clean cast iron stove grates to make them look brand new
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
If your stove has seen better days, learn how to clean cast iron stove grates and make gleam again.
9 ways to get rid of wasps — and keep them away from your home
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
Need to know how to keep wasps away from your home? Try our top tips to keep these pests at bay.
Experts say we're entering 'peak rodent season' — 3 simple tips to protect your home
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Colder months also mean an influx in pests. Find out what it means to enter ‘peak rodent season’ and what you need to do right now.
New report reveals which appliance brands are rated highest by consumers
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you’re after a new household appliance, these brands have impressed consumers the most.
9 ways to get rid of earwigs and keep them away from your home
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
If you want to prevent these pincher bugs from invading your space, check out these easy ways to get rid of earwigs.
There’s a surprising reason why your yard could be attracting mosquitoes — according to the experts
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Fed up of getting bites? Expert reveals the common item in your yard that could be attracting mosquitoes — and you’ll be surprised.
5 window cleaning mistakes you’re probably making — according to a glass expert
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you’re wondering why your clean windows are still not crystal clear or sparkling, you could be making one of these common mistakes.
The best dog bed in 2024: 8 top dog mattresses
By Cynthia Lawrence, Adam Marshall last updated
Create a cozy retreat for your canine companion with one of the best dog bed mattresses.
How to clean a TV screen without damaging it
By Cynthia Lawrence, Katie Mortram last updated
Here's how you can safety clean your TV screen and make it spotless.
3 worst places to put your washing machine, according to experts
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Make laundry days slightly less of a chore my situating your washing machine in exactly the right place. Here's the 3 places you should definitely avoid, according to experts.
3 surprising things in your kitchen that are 'dirtier than your toilet'
By Cynthia Lawrence published
These common things in your kitchen are actually dirtier than your toilet, according to a cleaning expert.
7 clever ways to reuse old plastic containers
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Don’t throw away your old food containers — here’s how you can reuse them and put them to good use around your home.
5 pests that come up through your drains and expert tips on how to prevent them
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
Beware of these bugs that can come through your drains. Here's what you should do to prevent an infestation — from pest control experts.
5 ways to protect your lawn from flooding — tips from garden experts
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you want to protect your lush lawn from flooding this season, follow these top expert tips for healthier grass.
7 things you should never leave out in your yard — but probably do
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Our backyards can be the ideal spaces for storing items — just not these. Find out what they are.
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