July 2024

If you want your leggings to last as long as possible, this laundry hack might be worth trying. Getty Images / HUIZENG HU Washing leggings can pose a frustrating laundry challenge, especially if you want to keep the garment looking and feeling brand new. Preventing pilling and preserving softness while leaving the leggings feeling clean and smelling fresh can be tricky—especially if the leggings...

Shop your new summer must-have. Better Homes & Gardens / Madison Woiten A comfortable sheet set can mean the difference between a restless night sleep and waking up feeling refreshed, but there are literally thousands of options to consider from almost every home retailer out there. One set you definitely should have in your linen closet is from our line at Walmart. It’s perfect for...

Some people claim storing lettuce in water will keep it fresh for as long as a month—and we tried it out to see if it really works. We Tried the Viral Hack That Keeps Your Lettuce Crisp Much Longer—Here's What Happened TikTok users claim storing lettuce in water will keep it fresh for up to a month. We went to our Test Kitchen to get some answers. Enjoying a large crisp salad is pretty much a...

Scientists and cleaning pros settle the debate about whether changing clothes when you arrive home is necessary. Getty Images / ilona titova With so much emphasis on cleanliness in the wake of a global pandemic, germs and dirt are top of mind. That’s led some people to adopt new practices of changing their clothes when they come home after a day out—specifically, changing from their daytime or...

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Florida remained the top destination for foreign buyers despite slowing marketplace According to a new report from the National Association of Realtors, foreign buyers purchased $42 billion worth of U.S. existing homes from April 2023 through March 2024, retreating 21.2% from the prior 12-month period. International buyers purchased 54,300 properties, down 36% from the previous year and the fewest number...

President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he is stepping out of the race for reelection. This follows a disastrous debate performance three weeks ago that spurred high-level calls from his own party to step aside. In a letter posted on X on Sunday, Biden put an end to rumors and speculation that have been swirling since the debate on June 27. He also endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. “It has...

Is coleus a perennial that comes back every year? That depends on where you live and how you care for it. Peter Krumhardt When growing coleus plants for their lovely foliage in containers and garden beds, you may be wondering if they come back each year or you'll need to replace them after the winter. So is coleus a perennial?Technically, coleus plants can live for more than one year, but most...

Avoid these common grouting mistakes to ensure your tile installation is a success. Getty Images / Ruslan Sidorov Installing tile is fairly straightforward, but there are some common mistakes you'll want to avoid along the way. Grouting mistakes, in particular, can ruin the look of the tile, no matter how good your installation is. Mistakes such as using the wrong grout, uneven application, and...

As tempting and refreshing as the fresh, juicy fruit is on a steamy summer day, a full melon contains a *lot* of flesh! Annie Schlechter Summer doesn’t quite feel like summer until we’ve savored a bite from a sweet, juicy wedge of watermelon. As much as we consider this one of our favorite seasonal fruits—and even though we adore and frequently make these sweet and savory watermelon...