Follow our easy steps for growing shiitake mushrooms on logs. Kritsada Panichgul You might be surprised to hear that growing shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) is easier than growing most crops, although there is unique up-front work you won’t encounter elsewhere. The process involves gathering appropriate logs, inoculating them with shiitake spawn (a fungus), and sealing them so they don’t...
From outdoor dining sets to hammocks. Better Homes & Gardens / Madison Woiten Prime Day is just around the corner, but you don’t have to wait until July 16 to enjoy massive deals on the best patio furniture. If you’ve been on the hunt for stylish patio furniture that’s as functional (and long-lasting!) as it is cute, now’s the time to buy. From a boho-chic outdoor dining table set that...
A major renovation to this Toronto family’s home had opened up expansive views of the back garden as well as access to it. Unfortunately, the overgrown state of the backyard was not in keeping with the style and quality of the new architecture. Also, the existing design didn’t forge any...
Being a good host is something of a lost art. Balancing the roles of tour guide, innkeeper, cook and friend (while still managing to have fun yourself) can be challenging, to say the least. Make visiting friends and family feel at home, and ease the burden on yourself, this summer with a little...
Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Whether you live in the bucolic pastures of western Massachusetts, downtown Boston or the shores of Cape Cod, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts offers lucrative opportunities to buy and sell unique properties. If you want to learn how to get a Massachusetts...
The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., on Friday denied a request from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) for a rehearing of the court’s previous ruling that the Department of Justice (DOJ) can reopen an investigation into the trade organization. The legal back-and-forth on DOJ reopening its investigation has been bouncing through courts dating back to the Trump administration....
Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Brooke Anderson-Tompkins to talk about responsible AI and the scope of implementing AI in your business. Anderson-Tompkins was president of 1st Priority Mortgage for 15 years and is a former chair of the Community Mortgage Lenders of America (now Community Home Lenders of America). She is now founder and CEO of Bridge AIvisory and will be a speaker at...
Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Many Massachusetts real estate schools offer online courses. We’ve researched the best online programs to help you quickly complete the 40 hours of prelicensing classes required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The state requires live interaction...
Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase and Citi opened the second-quarter earnings season in the mortgage space on Friday by showing strong increases in sales volumes from April to June compared to the previous quarter. But it was not enough to bring home loan originations to year-ago levels. Among the three depositories, JPMorgan was the leader in mortgage production with $10.7 billion volume in Q2 2024, up 62%...
Take the guesswork out of deciding when to mow your lawn with our easy-to-follow tips. GROSS & DALEY Mow your yard at the right time for a host of benefits. From healthy turf growth to less lawn maintenance, timing matters when it comes to mowing. Lawn grass responds to mowing by using available resources to push up new growth and lengthen leaf blades. Mow at the right time for your turf, and...
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