Keena Alwahaidi

1 month ago | homenetwork.ca | Shorey Andrews |Amber Dowling |Lara Buchar |Keena Alwahaidi

Composting is an important step towards reducing landfill and keeping the environment healthy. But composting in small spaces, such as an apartment, can come with minor discomforts. That’s because composting is more complex than you may think, and avoiding the rules required to do so effectively could create unwanted smells in your home. In this article, we’ll break down some steps to improving the state of your compost bin and provide helpful tips to keep odours at bay.

1 month ago | homenetwork.ca | Amber Dowling |Lara Buchar |Shorey Andrews |Keena Alwahaidi

There are all kinds of reasons why people rent. Finances, short-term jobs or plans to move elsewhere in the near future are all motivations to rent instead of buy. However, one common reason many people prefer not to rent is a universal myth: renting is throwing your money away. Sure, it can seem as though you’re setting those hard-earned dollar bills on fire by renting a home rather than investing in your own.

1 month ago | homenetwork.ca | Lara Buchar |Shorey Andrews |Amber Dowling |Keena Alwahaidi

When I think back on my dreamy destination wedding in Split, Croatia, I know it was the perfect choice for me and my husband. But that doesn’t mean it didn’t come with all sorts of hurdles we had to overcome to make it down the aisle. From language barriers to flight logistics, there were endless details to consider that wouldn’t be part of a typical wedding, and it’s important to have a plan.

1 month ago | homenetwork.ca | Shorey Andrews |Amber Dowling |Keena Alwahaidi |Mira Nabulsi

Making small spaces appear larger can be challenging when you don’t know where to start. After all, there are so many considerations to make, like choosing the right furniture, displaying beloved items, and adding flair to walls with big splashes of colour and textures. Tricking the mind’s eye to think rooms are more extensive than they appear doesn’t mean giving up your specific style and taste for decor and comfort. There are a number of ways you can create space where it doesn’t naturally exist.

1 month ago | homenetwork.ca | Amber Dowling |Keena Alwahaidi |Shorey Andrews |Mira Nabulsi

Now that rent in Canada has dropped for the fifth straight month, renters have something to celebrate. Sure, rental prices are still higher than they were a couple of years go, but this trend lends a glimmer of hope that a slightly more affordable living could be a reality for some Canadian renters. According to a monthly report by Rentals.ca and Urbanation, the average rent across the country decreased by 4.8 per cent in February. For those keeping track, that’s the largest drop since April 2021.