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Removing mustard stains on clothing and other fabrics is no trip to the ballpark. Getty Images / Halyna Romaniv You might love mustard on your hot dogs and hamburgers but not so much when a blob of the bright yellow condiment lands on your pants, dining room chair, or living room carpet. Mustard has a reputation for being an especially tricky stain to remove. This is in part due to turmeric, which...

You’ll get some high-quality sleep when your mattress is supported by a bed from one of these retailers, trust us. Better Homes & Gardens / David Hattan Sleep is arguably one of the most important things we do as humans to sustain life. Although we can sleep almost anywhere, having a comfortable bed to support our mattress and sleep on is helpful to achieving the best rest possible. There...

Give your space a modern refresh with these fresh design ideas. Laurey Glenn Photography Curating a relaxing environment for the place where you start and end your day can have a positive impact on your overall well-being. If it's been a few years (or longer!) since you've spruced up your bedroom, it might be time to show it some TLC.Updating your bedroom can be as simple as purchasing a new...

Lemon tree leaves curling is a cry for help. Here's how to figure out what your plant needs. Laurie Black When you see your lemon tree leaves curling, should you worry? A healthy tree's leaves don't curl so it's definitely something you should pay attention to. The good news is that most of the potential causes have a simple solution so you can restore your tree to health. Here's how to figure out...

To max out the lifespan and moisture content of your cob, please don’t shuck. Andy Lyons As an Iowan, born and raised, a few minor details cue a major dose of late-summer nostalgia. The state fair. Savoring an ice cream cone as the sun sets at increasingly earlier times. The first bite of this year’s sweet corn harvest.That latter occasion was something our entire family looked (and still...

Data from DSF indicate that the housing market transaction volume decreased by 12.7% year-over-year in the first half of the year, while 172 presale homes were recorded during the same period. Following the launch of 'The Zenith' in Taipa, other developers have become more active in launching new projects such as 'YOHO Twins', 'Waterfront Duet', and 'Le Chun Fok'. To boost inventory sales, developers have...

A payroll tax in Washington state that is designed to establish a fund for older residents’ long-term care needs could be undone by voters this fall through a ballot initiative. “WA Cares” is a payroll tax that is described as a “public long-term care insurance program” in which all working Washington residents contribute 0.58% of each paycheck to the associated fund. After 10 years of...

Officials in Montana continue to promote the specialized Reverse Annuity Mortgage (RAM) program for the state’s seniors, with one official saying that it could be a big difference-maker for those in Montana looking to age in place while gaining access to additional cash. The program was passed by the Montana Legislature in 1989 and offers a state-subsidized reverse mortgage that is limited to...

Home equity lending in 2023 grew by only 1.5% compared to the prior year, while outstanding debt increased by 8.3% in the same time period, according to a study released Monday by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The data includes total originations of open-ended home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and closed-end home equity loans. Marina Walsh, MBA’s vice president of industry analytics,...

Any sales growth momentum in the real estate market we might have had early in the year is gone. New home sales contracts are coming in pretty consistently fewer than last year — 4.9% fewer in the most recent week. Our Immediate sales measure of homes that get listed, take offers and go into contract in a few days is also notably lower than last year.  On the supply side, new listings are...