Lydia Hrycko

Lydia Hrycko

Lydia Hrycko is a classic Aries (an oh yeah, a freelance writer and editor) from Toronto and currently based in Lisbon, Portugal. She loves beauty, baking and tending to her many plant children.
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Real Estate

Would You Qualify for a Mortgage in 2025?

If homeownership in Canada is one of your goals for 2025, read this to find out if you'd qualify for a mortgage.
Lydia Hrycko
January 8, 2025
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Cleaning

How to Organize Your Fridge for Less Food Waste

With nearly half the food in Canada going to waste, it's time that we look inside our fridges to do better in 2025.
Lydia Hrycko
December 27, 2024
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Trends

We Predict the Biggest Home Decor Trends and Products for 2025

Top design talent Kristen Coutts, Ali Budd and Sarah Baeumler share their predictions for the trends taking 2025 by storm.
Lydia Hrycko
November 27, 2024
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Gardening

5 Reasons to Start Lasagna Gardening Now

Lasagna gardening is a clever name for a clever garden method that's easy, cost-effective and requires less effort.
Lydia Hrycko
November 5, 2024
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Gardening

Winter-Friendly Canadian Plants That Will Survive (and Thrive)...

Brighten up your outdoor space this winter with these hardy frost-friendly plants.
Lydia Hrycko
October 4, 2024
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Plants

10 Types of Succulents That Are Easy to Grow

Succulents are famously easy to care for and propagate. We love these ten types.
Lydia Hrycko
September 11, 2024
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Plants

10 Secrets to Make Your Cut Flowers Last Way Longer

These tips will keep your cut flowers in bloom for days longer than before.
Lydia Hrycko
May 23, 2024
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Renovation

The Perfect Range Hoods for Open Concept Kitchens

Range hoods can make or break the aesthetic of an open-concept kitchen so pick one that looks great and maximizes space.
Lydia Hrycko
May 1, 2024
A balcony with white patio furniture from IKEA
Shopping

IKEA Patio Furniture to Score Now Before It’s Gone

Freshen up your outdoor space for 2024 with these patio furniture picks from IKEA.
Lydia Hrycko
April 18, 2024
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Holidays

Top 5 Places to Put Holiday Lights in Your Home

There are so many places around the house to light up, but these spots stand out most.
Lydia Hrycko
December 14, 2023
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Holidays

The Best Artificial Christmas Trees You Can Buy

We've rounded up the best artificial Christmas trees for a variety of holiday decor styles and budgets.
Lydia Hrycko
December 5, 2023
A peace lily plant in a white pot by a window
Plants

These Indoor Plants Will Boost Your Mood for the Winter Months

Bring some brightness and greenery inside with these happiness-inducing houseplants.
Lydia Hrycko
November 21, 2023
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