These days, the driveway is where friends and neighbors meet for lively conversation and fun. Experts share their best tips for throwing a party on the pavement. David Tsay Search “What is a driveway social?” and not much comes up. But the truth is, driveway socials have been around for a few years. “During the pandemic, driveways were a common place to gather and enjoy each other’s...
Landscape designer Christian Douglas's new book is packed with ideas for beautifully growing vegetables, herbs, and fruit all over your yard. Sasha Gulish As popular as edible gardens may be these days, they still tend to be thought of as distinct from the rest of the yard. California-based landscape designer Christian Douglas has other ideas: "What if we embraced vegetables, fruits, herbs, and...
They’re all under $20. Better Homes & Gardens / Madison Woiten Candles are the greatest way to make your house smell amazing—even if you don't have time to bake a yummy fall recipe. Even unscented candles can create a cozy atmosphere ideal for movie nights, reading a great book on a rainy day off, or having friends over for a fall cocktail (or two). Better Homes & Gardens has teamed...
Find out why jalapenos turn red, and if red jalapeños are hotter. Barbara Rich / Getty Images Did you know those bright green jalapeño peppers at the grocery store are not completely ripe? Like bell peppers, jalapeños develop more color as they ripen, turning from green to red as they mature. Some jalapeño varieties may ripen into shades of purple or yellow too. But are red jalapeños hotter...
Aloe vera works just as well to get you beautiful arrangements—without hurting the planet. BHG / Alicia Long Beautiful floral arrangements aren't always friendly to the very nature you're looking to add to your space. Floral foam—those green blocks used to hold blooms in place—is single-use and contains a lot of plastic, leading bouquet lovers to look for eco-friendly alternatives. The most...
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Shrink Photo courtesy of UDR. Expand Photo courtesy of UDR. Gampp says UDR is focusing on gaining efficiency, improving systems to benefit...
Emerging Miami-based proptech startup BETTER MLS has announced the upcoming launch of a full suite of cloud-based MLS and CRM software services for the global real estate industry. Set to debut in the second half of 2025, BETTER MLS will offer private-label MLS platform services specifically designed for mid to large-scale enterprise real estate clients on a global scale. These target clients include all...
The mayor of South Portland, Maine, recently acknowledged that property taxes in the region are particularly challenging for those living on a fixed income. When offering advice on how to manage these costs, the mayor brought up the potential for a reverse mortgage. This is according to local reporting by The Maine Wire from a recent city council meeting. Property taxes in the city — as is the case...
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced this week that it has secured a $2.4 million settlement from James B. Nutter & Co., aka Nutter Home Loans, to resolve allegations that the lender had underwritten ineligible reverse mortgages to be insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). The lender “has agreed to pay $2.4 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims...
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