August 2024

The FDA actually regulates what's included in each! Jason Donnelly If you’re like the typical Better Homes and Gardens editor or Test Kitchen staff member, you’ve consumed them countless times spread on toast as part of a diner breakfast and have also savored them inside PB&J for more lunches and snacks than you could count. We’re talking about what’s inside the glass jars that are...

Mid-tone blues, warm grays, and colorful trim are creating serene and sophisticated home exteriors this year. Courtesy of Benjamin Moore Although neutrals remain popular for home exteriors, you’ve likely noticed more color coming into your neighborhood. “We have always seen a strong presence of classic neutrals on exteriors, but during the past few years we’ve also seen an interesting...

My kitchen and bathroom grout needed a refresh, so I tried the internet famous DIY trick. Here are my thoughts on the results, and what you shouldn't do if you try it yourself. Danielle Moore Grout is one of those parts of a house that are easy to overlook when it comes to deep cleaning. I clean my kitchen and bathroom floors weekly, but haven't given the grout itself a second thought. (In my...

Create a stunning accent wall in a nursery with soothing hues recommended by paint industry pros. Courtesy of Dunn-Edwards An accent wall is a great way to create a stunning focal point and inject a pop of color into a nursery. "Choosing the right color for a nursery accent wall is essential for creating a serene, stylish, and versatile environment," says Lauren Hoferkamp, head of color and...

According to recent data from the National Association of Realtors, existing-home sales saw an improvement in July 2024, halting a four-month streak of declines. Sales increased in three of the four major U.S. regions, with the Midwest holding steady. On a year-over-year basis, sales rose in the Northeast and West, but fell in the Midwest and South. Total existing-home sales, which include single-family...

Vetted by HousingWire  |  Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. With technology changing faster than new agents answer phone calls, choosing the right real estate brokerage software can sometimes feel like a full-time job. The looming chaos from the commission lawsuits sure isn’t helping. Most broker-owners we know are...

Vetted by HousingWire  |  Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. While they may not be as trendy as they once were, a well-crafted real estate agent Facebook page is still the best way to generate leads on social media. Your Facebook page can help you build your personal brand, network with other agents across the country...

Use these outdoor creeping plants that are pet-safe as groundcovers wherever your fur babies can access for a worry-free garden. Grant Webster In a garden that is home to four-legged friends, outdoor creeping plants that are pet-safe can stand up to being trampled by playful paws and recover quickly from disturbance. In addition to helping prevent weeds and cooling the soil, groundcover plants...

This popular productivity tool can be used to efficiently streamline your space as well as your work day. Kim Cornelison As a professional organizer, my ears perk up anytime someone mentions the words ‘declutter’, ‘organize’, or ‘tidy,' in a conversation about productivity. That’s because I know how closely-related being organized is to being productive, and it’s a concept that’s...

With high-powered suction and a sanitizing UV light, it will make your mattress as good as new. Better Homes & Gardens / Marcus Millan Have you ever heard of a mattress vacuum cleaner? Yep, me neither. That was until I visited my neighbor during one of her fall cleaning fits. Now I have to admit, this friend has far higher cleaning standards than I do myself (with two kids, two dogs, and a...