Sarah Warwick
Sarah is a freelance journalist and editor writing for websites, national newspapers, and magazines. She’s spent most of her journalistic career specialising in homes – long enough to see fridges become smart, decorating fashions embrace both minimalism and maximalism, and interiors that blur the indoor/outdoor link become a must-have. She loves testing the latest home appliances, revealing the trends in furnishings and fittings for every room, and investigating the benefits, costs and practicalities of home improvement. It's no big surprise that she likes to put what she writes about into practice, and is a serial house revamper. For Realhomes.com, Sarah reviews coffee machines and vacuum cleaners, taking them through their paces at home to give us an honest, real life review and comparison of every model.
Latest articles by Sarah Warwick
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How to fix a hole in the wall – a DIY for drywall, plaster, concrete and more
How to fix a hole in the wall, step-by-step. An easy task that's cost-effective if you DIY.
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27 kitchen backsplash ideas for a quick colorful update
These kitchen backsplash ideas will introduce color, texture and pattern to your kitchen space in an instant
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A guide to wallpapering windows like a professional for really neat edges
Wallpapering windows is not for the faint-hearted home decorator but it's an achievable DIY with our expert guide.
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How to hang a mirror with ease – framed, frameless, heavy mirrors and more
Get yours on the wall safely and efficiently with our step-by-step guide on how to hang a mirror with ease, like a professional.
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How to paint a garage floor and make it look fresh and clean
Find out how to paint a garage floor and make yours spick-and-span once more
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How to paint a shed – outside and in
Discover how to paint a shed and give yours a great new finish this weekend
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How to take cuttings – and when to take them for the best success rate
Know how to take cuttings to multiply roses, buddleja and more in your garden. Learn when you should take softwood and hardwood cuttings with our easy, expert guide.
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How to choose furniture for a small living room
Need some help picking the right furniture for a small living room? From how to choose a sofa, to picking the perfect storage, we have you covered.
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South-facing gardens – the best plants and layouts to make your space work
South-facing gardens are very desirable. These are the pros and cons plus, the best planting schemes and layout advice.
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North-facing gardens: best plants for the sun you do have and more layout benefits
North-facing gardens: How to make the most of sunny spots, the best plants plus, more pros and cons to this common garden aspect.
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Smeg SMF03 stand mixer review
The Smeg SMF03 stand mixer will bring retro style to your kitchen, but will it meet your baking demands? We tried it out
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Monty Don’s raspberry growing tips
Follow Monty Don’s lead by planting this fruit right now
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How to clean a cast iron skillet – save yours from rust and ruin
This is how to clean a cast iron skillet and stop it from ruin whether you use yours for steak, bacon or vegetables
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Clean stove tops – how to remove grease from glass or gas cooktops with baking soda and more
Spills, grease, burnt-on residue? Here’s how to get a clean stove top quickly – whether yours is glass, gas, electric, enamel or ceramic – using baking soda and more miracle methods
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How to wash a duvet or down comforter – and how often should you clean it
It’s not just the cover you need to clean. Find out how to wash a duvet or down comforter and make sure your bedding is hygienic
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Glass extensions: how to cost, plan and design a glazed extension
Planning a glass extension? Find project inspiration and specialist advice for your own glazed extension
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Henry Cordless HVB 160 vacuum cleaner review: a household favourite in a compact, cordless package
The Henry Cordless HVB 160 is convenient, quiet, efficient, easy to manoeuvre – and cute
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How to clean a rug – give cotton, wool, jute and shag pile rugs some TLC at home
How to clean a rug like an expert. Wash yours by hand and remove stains at home using vinegar, baking soda and more
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How to choose a sofa bed
Need a sofa that doubles as sleep space for overnighters? Here’s how to buy a stylish sofa bed that provides comfort in both its roles
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Shark DuoClean Powered Lift-Away and TruePet cordless vacuum cleaner IC160UKT review
The Shark DuoClean Powered Lift-Away and TruePet IC160UKT is a versatile vac that’s easy to convert from upright to handheld
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Vax Platinum SmartWash carpet washer review
We put the Vax Platinum SmartWash to the test. Find out how we rate this carpet cleaner...
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Mrs Hinch shares how she washes her favourite Minky cleaning pad and more
Top tips from Mrs Hinch on how to wash her favourite Minky cleaning pad and other cloths properly
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6 ways to use Mrs Hinch’s favourite sponge for speedy cleaning
The clean-fluencer Mrs Hinch loves this sponge so much she got one as a hen present. Here’s how to use it to whip through the cleaning
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How to remove hard water stains
Hard water stains spoiling the appearance of bathroom and kitchen surfaces? Here’s how to get rid of them
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