Changing the way you use your dishwasher can make it last much longer. Getty Images / Daniil Dubov Today's dishwashers might seem to only last a few years, but it could be less about the quality of the appliance and more about how you’re using it. There are several habits that could be shortening the life of your dishwasher. Changing how you use the appliance can drastically improve its lifespan...

Think before you throw out your used containers. Here's how to transform empty vessels into something you'll use time and time again. Brie Passano It's satisfying to finish a product you've been using for a long time—like finally burning the candle to the bottom or spraying the last drops of your perfume. But after the product is gone, the container often ends up tossed in the trash. According...

Our Test Kitchen’s trick research-backed as the most effective way to remove pesticides. Getty Images / Abraham Gonzalez Fernandez Whether you scored your apples from a tree in your backyard, an orchard, a farmers market, or the supermarket, one of the most essential steps before you snack on or cook with the fruit is to ensure it’s free from dirt and as many pesticides as possible.As you’re...

Yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like. Left: Basilios1 / Getty Images; Right: Bart_J / Getty Images | Design: Better Homes & Gardens The latest and greatest in the terrific (and slightly terrifying) world of innovative food mashups comes a creation likely no one asked for: the spaghetti hot dog. Just what it sounds like. Chef and content creator Jo Shelkin (aka @thejoshelkin) posted the...

All three are beautiful, functional, and well-worth the price. Walmart Here's the thing: So often, we want to change everything about a room. We want it to look more spacious, warmer, cozier, more open, homier, or less cluttered. But a complete room makeover is not an endeavor for the weak, nor is it something most of us can do on any kind of tight budget. Enter: rugs.Adding a large area rug to...

Michael Gerrity, the founder of Miami-based World Property Ventures (WPV), announced that WPV's two wholly-owned portfolio companies, World Property Markets and World Property Media, are independently launching large $300 million funding rounds this fall. World Property Markets focuses on property listings search platforms and currently oversees three subsidiaries: Global Listings, the world's largest...

Retirement savers experienced their third consecutive quarter of growth in Q2 2024, with Gen X savers showing strong gains in individual retirement arrangements (IRAs), a sign of progress considering that cohort’s prior struggles with saving for life after work. This is according to a report released by Fidelity Investments, based on 401(k) and 403(b) data derived from 26,100 corporate defined...

In this executive conversation, Laura O’Connor, COO at JPAR, and Affiliated Network President, shares her insights on the role of the modern real estate professional. With over two decades of experience in business operations and strategic management, Laura has been a driving force in JPAR’s growth and innovation. She believes the onus is on agents to “show up” for clients and communities rather...

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated last week that a cut in the federal funds rate at the September meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is on the table, which would have the effect of driving mortgage rates lower. Most observers and professionals agree that a rate cut would provide immediate benefits to the reverse mortgage industry, particularly for Home Equity Conversion...

Mortgage banking executive and industry mergers & acquisitions advisor Rick Roque has taken a new executive position at NFM Lending. Roque will lead NFM’s retail growth strategy as corporate vice president of retail, NFM’s Managing Director Greg Sher announced on LinkedIn on Friday. “Your thoughtful leadership, data-driven market perspective, and unwavering support of mortgage and...