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We tested glyphosate-free products to see which ones were most effective. Better Homes & Gardens / Alli Waataja Weeds are some of the most resilient plants around. But you don’t need to use harsh chemicals to take them down. “It’s almost like dropping a bomb on something instead of using tweezers,” says Granville Goff, co-founder of the design studio Missille. A spray that lethal can...

Find out how to get rid of ground bees without using harsh chemicals and how to prevent them from returning. StGrafix / Getty Images Although generally not aggressive, ground bees can cause a few issues with their underground nests that they sometimes will make in lawns and gardens. To encourage these insects to move along, there are several solutions for how to get rid of ground bees that don't...

Deck the halls on a budget. Better Homes & Gardens / Reese Herrington Faux Christmas trees get better and better every year. Not only do they look more beautiful and more realistic these days than ever before—as these faux trees on Amazon prove—but they can also add peace of mind knowing that the tree is fire resistant. Unlike a real holiday tree, you don’t have to water it, and you can...

Including serving boards, cocktail shakers, and cake stands. Better Homes & Gardens / Tyler Roeland Whether you enjoy hosting large holiday gatherings or more intimate ones, ensuring your kitchenware and other home essentials are up to date is key for throwing an aesthetically pleasing (and functional) gathering. Fortunately, our new BHG x Walmart home and kitchen arrivals include several...

Discover how those frozen peas differ from frozen peaches. Getty Images / Svetlana-Cherruty Here at BHG, we go through a lot of fruits and vegetables—both in our Test Kitchen and in the homes of all of our editors. Since that’s the case, part of this supply is always frozen vegetables and fruits. Frozen produce allows us to cut down on food waste (the timeline for use is much less strict),...

It's out with pools and in with in-unit laundry. Marty Baldwin When you're renting, you're not looking for features that add curb appeal or will still fit your aesthetic in 15 years—instead, it's all about the amenities. Does your dream complex include a pool and an in-unit washer and dryer? Is it pet-friendly, and does it have gym access? The list of these questions you have as a renter can go...

An expert explains what surfactant leaching is, and how to get rid of it. TRIA GIOVAN  If you've noticed those pesky streaks on your painted bathroom walls and wondered what they are, the technical term for them is "surfactant leaching." The streaks tend to appear in high-moisture environments such as bathrooms and are the result of water-soluble ingredients in the paint migrating to the surface....

It’s teriyaki-ish…and it might just be our new favorite marinade and drizzle. Bloomberg / Getty Images Here at BHG, we’re suckers for a good sauce. We’re not too proud to admit that we rely on and adore store-bought jarred marinara, chili crisp, ranch dressing, hot honey, caramel topping, and a whole refrigerator door full of options to drizzle, dip, toss, and top recipes from breakfast to...

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Commissioner Julia Gordon thinks that more U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-approved housing counselors should be trained to work with Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) borrowers, according to perspectives she shared this week during an online housing conference hosted by HUD. The news, first reported by Inside Mortgage Finance, stems from...

The National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA), the reverse mortgage industry’s leading trade association, is preparing to host its 2024 Annual Meeting and Expo on Sept. 24-26 in San Diego. The event is typically the largest, most expansive meeting for a wide variety of reverse mortgage professionals. It also typically features federal housing officials to offer updates on the Home Equity...