Instead of tossing plastic bags in the trash, use them around your home. Learn some of the most useful ways to repurpose plastic grocery bags. Courtesy of Getty Images // Oybek Ostanov Think twice before tossing those plastic bags after your next trip to the grocery store. Plastic grocery bags have many more uses than just carrying your fruits and veggies. Repurpose them around the house to...

If you're embarking on a home renovation, these are the character-defining elements you should definitely consider preserving. Brie Williams Whether it's a result of the housing market or popularity of home makeover TV shows, more people are purchasing fixer uppers and taking the DIY renovation route than ever before. When it comes historic homes, deciding what to keep and what to get rid of can...

Use this simple guide on how to cure potatoes to help your spuds last longer in storage. Jay Wilde Not all vegetables need to be cured after harvesting, but curing is a must if you want homegrown potatoes to last in a root cellar through winter. Curing or drying potatoes thickens their skins, allows minor cuts and abrasions to heal, and makes spuds less likely to rot or shrivel in storage. If you...

A dark exterior could lead to a warmer interior. Here's what to do if you want to choose a moody color anyway. Kritsada Panichgul Painting the outside of your home a dark color is all the rage. From black paneling to dark blue siding, these bold exteriors attract both aesthetic attention and heat from the sun. During the hot summer months, the last thing homeowners want is another reason to keep...

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Homes and condos across America remain less affordable compared to historical averages ATTOM Data's latest U.S. Home Affordability Report for the third quarter of 2024 reveals that single-family homes and condos across the nation remain less affordable compared to historical averages in 99% of counties with sufficient data. This trend, which began in early 2022, highlights the continued rise in U.S. home...

As many as 80% of the 60-and-older population are unable to afford either long-term care or basic necessities like food, reflecting the serious financial challenges faced by older Americans despite their overwhelming preferences for aging in place. This is according to reporting by Phoenix-based National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate KJZZ, based on data from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and...

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Commissioner Julia Gordon offered her insights on the agency’s Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program at this year’s National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) Annual Meeting and Expo, reflecting on her journey toward greater understanding of both the program itself and the industry that utilizes it. Gordon also offered some perspectives on...

Have you ever taken a great photo only to realize later that there’s a random person in the background, an object that doesn’t belong or something you simply don’t want in it? Real estate agents now have a new tool to remove these distraction from home staging photos — and no, it’s not Apple Intelligence. Matterport, a technology company that creates 3D models of buildings, has rolled out a...