Ruth Hamilton

Ruth Hamilton

Homes Editor

Ruth is TechRadar's Homes Editor specializing in air (vacuum cleaners, robovacs, fans and air purifiers), and hair (hair dryers, straighteners and stylers). She has been in consumer journalism since 2020, reviewing and writing about everything from outdoor kit to mattresses and wellness gadgets, with stints on Tom's Guide and T3 before joining TechRadar. Before that, she worked on various design titles, in print and online.

Articles by: Ruth Hamilton

woman in bed with duvet pulled over her head

How to keep your bedroom warm (without putting the heating on)

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Want to avoid a sky-high heating bill? Here's how to trap the warm air in your bedroom, and keep the cold draughts out.

Woman lying in bed, blowing her nose

6 tips to help you sleep better when you've got a cold

By Ruth Hamilton published

Warning: contains multiple instances of the word 'mucus'

Man lying in bed and turning his alarm clock off

Why is waking up in the dark so difficult? And how can I make my body adapt?

By Ruth Hamilton published

Here's how to ease the pain of winter mornings, according to a sleep expert.

Woman scared in bed

Scared sleepless? 4 expert tips for avoiding nightmares after a horror movie binge

By Ruth Hamilton published

For scaredy cats who want to get some sleep this Halloween.

Sheep looking at the camera, with more sheep behind in a field

Does counting sheep really help you sleep? We asked an expert

By Ruth Hamilton published

It's an age-old technique, but does it actually do anything? We spoke to a Sleep Scientist to find out if counting sheep can help you drop off faster.

Woman crouched next to a washing machine in a kitchen

How to wash pillows in a washing machine without ruining them

By Becks Shepherd published

Wondering if you can wash pillows in a washing machine? We asked an expert for their tips to machine washing your bedding without damaging it.

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