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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Are your neighbor’s apples falling in your garden? Here’s what the experts say you should do.
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Get rid of stubborn bathroom mildew by removing one common shower item—here is what you should replace it with instead.
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Get rid of stink bugs with this simple trap that you already have in your home — and eliminate the odor.
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Vinegar versus hydrogen peroxide —which one is the top natural cleaner for your home?
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Lawn expert warns of early signs of a 'nightmare infestation' this September and how to prevent it.
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KitchenAid has just revealed its elegant new stand mixer, and here’s what I love the most about it.
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I used an item from my fruit bowl to clean my oven — and it saved me hours of scrubbing. And it’s so simple.
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Tired of moss on your patio? This popular cleaning solution will get rid of moss fast (and it’s not vinegar).
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I thought this was ‘gimmicky,’ but this handy gadget saved my summer party when I ran out of ice — here’s why guests were all intrigued.
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Before you hang up your cozy backyard lights this season, check out these ‘neighborly’ rules first.
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This one simple task will keep stray grass growing out of mulch beds safely — and it’s not landscaping fabric.
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Snap up these IKEA Family savings on its most popular signature pieces and save up to 30%. But you’ll need to act fast before these top deals are gone.
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Stop wasting money — energy expert reveals this one cooking habit that’s running up your household bills — and I’m guilty of doing it.
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This one gardening tool could be making your weed problem worse — but you must avoid using it at this time.
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Ditch expensive window-cleaning tools — you’ll already have one in your cutlery drawer. And it’s practically free.
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September is the ideal time to repair tired-looking lawns — but only if you do this one expert-approved tip right now.
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Why are there so many spiders in your home right now? Here’s why and how to keep them out.
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If you want to see more of these feathered friends, I’ve just found the ideal hummingbird house for my yard.
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Why are gardeners putting a bar of soap by their tomato plants? It’s not as strange as it sounds.
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Why are people mixing baking soda, detergent and toothpaste? The DIY cleaning hack put to the test — does it really work?
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I asked gardeners what the biggest money-wasters are that we often spend for our yards. Here’s what they said and what to buy instead.
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Expert warns rats may be chewing through your electrical wires this summer — here's how to keep them out.
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IKEA just dropped its new fall collection (already) — here's what I've already got my eye on to get ready for the cozy season.
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