Emma Yardley

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.

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

Craving a tropical island vacation? While you’re already familiar with popular travel destinations like Cuba and Jamaica, broadening your search to other Caribbean islands can save you money and expose you to fun new cultures, too! Plus, there are direct flights to many destinations that are probably more affordable than you think. So read on for some of the best Caribbean vacation spots for Canadians.

1 month ago | homenetwork.ca | Amber Dowling |Emma Yardley |Shorey Andrews |Iris Benaroia

If you’re anything like me, you might notice something different on your For You Page lately. Every other post might seem to be boasting twinkly lights and mushroom lamps. That’s because the Fairycore aesthetic is having a major moment. If you’re unfamiliar with it, the trend is inspired by everything fairy-like: whimsy, magical and earthy — just as fairies are. When considering this home decor style, ditch minimalistic aesthetics and think eclectic maximalism.

1 month ago | homenetwork.ca | Amber Dowling |Emma Yardley |Shorey Andrews |Iris Benaroia

We’ve been hearing a lot about tariffs lately and how they’ll affect us as they continue to unroll. You’re probably paying extra attention to the situation, especially if you’re looking to invest in a home and wondering how the roller-coaster market will affect your purchasing power. While the situation continues to evolve as political leaders hatch their plans and retaliations, here’s what we know about how tariffs could impact the cost of buying a home in Canada in the near future.

1 month ago | homenetwork.ca | Amber Dowling |Emma Yardley |Shorey Andrews |Iris Benaroia

As we count down the days until summer, many of us are also dreaming about the new aesthetics and decor items that will give our homes a glow-up. While navigating popular and emerging trends can be exciting, it might also be overwhelming. Sometimes, even the trendiest of us need some guidance and insights. Etsy’s latest Summer/Spring edit is a pretty good place to start.