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
7 ways to refresh your home for spring on a budget
By Cynthia Lawrence published
It’s time to ditch those warm, cozy blankets for a fresh and colorful spring style — without spending a fortune.
How to reduce dust in your home — 7 best tips for spring cleaning this month
By Cynthia Lawrence published
When tackling your spring cleaning this month, here are some top tips to reduce dust in your home and make light work of chores.
Sofía Vergara gives us a glimpse into her LA mansion — here's exactly what impressed us the most
By Cynthia Lawrence published
The Hollywood actress opens the doors to her luxury Los Angeles mansion, and it oozes the ‘mob wife' aesthetic from Griselda, according to interior experts — here’s why.
9 things you can clean with shaving foam — you’ll be surprised
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Who needs expensive cleaning products, when you can just use shaving foam? Here are some clever ways you can clean around the home with this hair grooming product.
I’ve been cleaning my air fryer all wrong — don’t make this mistake
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you enjoy rustling up fried feasts, be sure not to make this common mistake I did when cleaning your air fryer.
The ‘mob wife’ aesthetic is trending — so why is everyone talking about it?
By Cynthia Lawrence published
You don’t have to be a fan of mobster movies to recreate the ‘mob wife’ aesthetic in your home interiors. So what exactly is it, and why is it all the rage in 2024?
Selling Sunset star, Emma Hernan, shares one décor tip that will help to sell your home
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you’re putting your home on the market, you only need one simple decor trick to help get that winning sale, according to the Selling Sunset realtor.
3 worst TikTok cleaning hacks to never try, according to an interiors expert
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you follow the latest ‘Cleantok’ tips, an interior expert reveals why these viral cleaning hacks could actually do more harm than good.
5 easy ways to keep your kitchen sink area organized
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If your kitchen sink area looks a cluttered mess, here’s how to keep it organized and give it a stylish makeover.
5 worst places to use an air fryer in your kitchen
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Before you crank up the temperature to fry those delicious feasts, these are the places you should never put your air fryer.
When is the right time for the first grass cut of the year? We ask an expert
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Winter is nearly over, and now is the best time to get your lawn ready for its first cut of the year. But how do you know when? We find out from a gardening expert.
7 ways to create a barista-style coffee bar in your kitchen
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you fancy making your morning cup of Joe in style, here’s how to bring the coffee bar vibes to your own home.
3 best Super Bowl air fryer snacks for the ultimate party
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you want to spend less time in the kitchen on Game Day, these tasty Super Bowl air fryer recipes are quick to rustle up — and will impress your guests.
7 places that dust mites are breeding in your home
By Cynthia Lawrence published
These microscopic pests are not just lurking in your bed — find out the surprising hiding places that attract dust mites to breed in your home.
7 storage mistakes you’re probably making right now
By Cynthia Lawrence published
You might want an organized home, but these common storage mistakes will create even more clutter!
Drew Barrymore’s kitchenware line just launched a stunning new color for Valentine's Day
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Drew Barrymore’s kitchenware range has just dropped a new, limited-time color — and it's perfect for Valentine's Day.
7 top tips for growing herbs indoors
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Always wanted fresh, homegrown herbs for the pickings? Be sure to check out these top tips for successfully growing an indoor herb garden.
The ‘Urban Aunt’ interior trend is going viral — so what exactly is it?
By Cynthia Lawrence published
What is the ‘Urban Aunt’ interior trend, and why is it predicted to be huge in 2024?
7 things you should never store in plastic containers
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Plastic containers may seem like the obvious storage solution in your home, however, these are the items you should avoid putting in them at all costs.
Stanley Tucci’s kitchen is bringing back this huge trend for 2024 — how to get the look
By Cynthia Lawrence published
The actor-turned-foodie not only proves that he’s multi-talented, but also has a showstopping kitchen.
7 clever tips to remove snow — without a snow blower
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you’re dealing with a white winter and don’t have a snow blower, these clever tips and tricks to remove snow will come in handy.
I tried this $3 cleaning hack to unclog my drain — and it worked wonders
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Dealing with clogged up drains? This simple hack unclogged the drain of our Homes content editor in just seconds — and it only cost $3.
7 common mistakes we make when working from home
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you’re a remote worker, are you guilty of these bad habits? Here are the most common WFH mistakes — and how to avoid them
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