Emma Yardley

2 weeks ago | homenetwork.ca | Amanda Roberts |sharon chan |Angela Serednicki |Emma Yardley

The warmer months are on the horizon, and it is the perfect time to bring some greenery into your space. Maybe you’re investing in your first plants, or perhaps you want to enjoy the vibrant energy plants add to a home without having to commit too much time to its care. These seven low-maintenance plants are perfect for city dwellers who want to add a fresh, modern vibe to their home or balcony.

2 weeks ago | homenetwork.ca | Emma Yardley

Well-packed luggage can make the difference between a good trip and a bad one. Dramatic? A tad. But honestly, think about it: having everything you need for an upcoming adventure is so important. Imagine flying to New York on a business trip and bringing the wrong laptop cord for your presentation. Or heading to the Caribbean for a long-awaited scuba camp and forgetting the mask that fits just so.

3 weeks ago | homenetwork.ca | Lydia Hrycko |Amber Dowling |Emma Yardley |Caleb Waddell

Everyone knows Santorini for its beautiful, whitewashed houses, white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters — making it the supermodel of European islands. But a date with a supermodel doesn’t come cheap, both in travel and hotel costs. Plus, you’ll have to battle through throngs of tourists to enjoy this sunny destination. Not to worry, as there are plenty of other choices for European isles that Canadians can add to their travel bucket list.

3 weeks ago | homenetwork.ca | Emma Yardley

Cherry blossoms — with their big, puffy pink blooms and light, delicate vanilla-like scent — are in a class of their own. Visitors and locals flock, cameras in hand, to parks and neighbourhoods fortunate enough to have been planted with these photogenic trees decades ago. Vancouver, BC is home to one of the largest collections of “sakura” (ornamental cherry-blossom trees) outside of Japan. Come spring, its parks are awash in powdery pinks and sidewalks scattered with petals.

1 month ago | homenetwork.ca | Shorey Andrews |Lara Buchar |Amber Dowling |Emma Yardley

Cleaning the windows in your home is a necessary albeit annoying task, but the winter weather leaves behind dirt and grime that can block the spring sunshine from shining through your space. Worse, avoiding cleaning away the debris could cause it to blow into your home, collecting dust on floors, surfaces and furniture. While you can hire cleaning services to get the job done, sometimes it’s easier just to roll up your sleeves and clean those window screens yourself. Here’s how to get started.