This no-brainer technique will help you stay organized and save money. Learn how to use it in your everyday life with these tips. Anthony Masterson Photography If your household could benefit from a little more structure, the FIFO method of organizing just might be the answer. The strategy has long been used in the corporate world—particularly in inventory management and food service—but as a...

Study up on why, when—as well as when not to—tent your bird with foil. Blaine Moats When it comes to cooking a turkey, you have a lot of choices. Fresh or frozen? Free-range, organic, kosher, or conventional? To brine or not to brine? And we haven’t even dipped a toe into the topic of roasting vs. smoking vs. frying.Since roasting is the most common cooking method for turkey by far, we’ve...

WORLD PROPERTY CHANNEL TV (WPC TV), an emerging global real estate news streaming subscription service, announced this week it has begun platform construction and is scheduled to launch in late 2025. Once launched, this real estate-focused streaming platform will produce 6 to 8 hours of daily 'broadcast-caliber' real estate news programming, providing in-depth market coverage across various property...

Rates spike for third straight week, home buyers grow cautious Based on Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.44 percent as of October 17, 2024. Sam Khater "The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased for the third consecutive week, moving closer to 6.5%," said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's Chief Economist. "In general, higher rates reflect the...

Newly re-listed for $6,950,000, a meticulously renovated Texas mansion wows with its elegant interiors, generous proportions, and vibrant outdoor areas — all within a short drive from Dallas and Fort Worth. Located in a prestigious gated community in Flower Mound, Texas, the massive 6-bedroom home has all the charm of a classic English manor. And it pairs its stately exterior with the finest modern...

After covering countless trends this year, these are the styles that stood out most to our team of editors. Brie Williams This year was full of powerful and memorable design trends. Mixed design styles, vintage decorating, the use of curved furniture, and dark and rich color schemes were all hot in 2024. Of course, the list doesn't end there—throughout the year we covered dozens of both new and...

It's a fraction of the price with all of the golden details. jetcityimage / Getty Images It’s no surprise that ALDI is bringing back one of its most popular dupes ever—the store is a treasure trove of affordable replicas of high-end favorites. If you missed the Anthropologie-inspired mirror last year, now’s your chance to snag one and save money on one of TikTok’s favorite home decor items...

This year, the retailer is embracing the holiday season, too. Spirit Halloween Spirit Halloween is taking notes from The Nightmare Before Christmas. After more than 40 years of tricks and treats, the pop-up costume franchise is taking on other holidays, too. This winter, it's exchanging jack-o'-lanterns for stockings and transforming into Spirit Christmas.That doesn’t mean you won’t see a...

An expert shares the best spots to put a smoke detector in your home to ensure your household is safe in the event of a fire. Getty Images / PhonlamaiPhoto Installing a smoke detector is crucial to maintaining a safe home environment, but a smoke detector is only as effective as its placement. Placing your smoke detector in the right spot will maximize its effectiveness in alerting you of a...

A wallpaper pro shares five tips for picking the right shade. Jacob Fox Choosing the right wallpaper for your space is one thing, but finding a matching paint color is a whole new challenge. Should you color-match an exact color from the wallpaper? Choose a lighter hue from the wall covering? And how do you go about finding a paint color to go with a grasscloth wallpaper that doesn't necessarily...