These simple tips will help you start a cut flower garden overflowing with gorgeous blooms. 5 Steps for Creating a Gorgeous Cutting Garden (Plus How to Make the Most of Your Blooms) You don't need sprawling garden space or a seasoned green thumb to have endless homegrown flower bouquets. Use these tips to keep your vases filled all season long. A cut flower garden doesn't have to be anything...

When it comes to cleaning cast iron cookware, experts say it's time to throw the old rules out the window. Brie Goldman Cast iron cookware is beloved by home cooks and professional chefs alike for its ability to retain heat and maintain its temperature. Thanks to its density, this resilient and durable cooking material can turn out everything from a perfectly-seared steak to cornbread that is...

Help protect your home from the effects of fire, wind, water, and heat. Getty Images / Willowpix As the severity and frequency of extreme weather increases, it's important for homeowners to feel confident in the safety of their homes. But according to an industry survey by CertainTeed, "fewer than half (48%) of surveyed consumers who have noticed weather changes are very confident in their home's...

It’s tick season—here’s what you need to know when it comes to checking and protecting your outdoor space. Dominique Vorillon Tick populations have been on the rise in recent years, thanks to heat and humidity levels climbing across the U.S. with each passing summer. According to John Hopkins Medicine, tick season starts in April and ends in October, primarily affecting areas in the...

Discover the best way to clean a grill, whether you choose to cook over gas or charcoal. How to Clean a Gas and Charcoal Grill | Basics | Better Homes & Gardens You should do a deep clean of your grill about every 6 months. Whether it's a gas or charcoal grill, we're here to show you the right way to give your grill a deep clean, and how to stay safe while doing it. Brushing up on your grilled...

A warm neutral kitchen is the goal of so many homeowners right now that designer Kirby Foster Hurd is betting the look will appeal to future homebuyers as well. She channeled the style in this Arcadia, Oklahoma, kitchen, which is part of a new spec home she designed with building firm MassaRossa...

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According to the Mortgage Bankers Association's latest Commercial Delinquency Report, U.S. commercial mortgage delinquencies increased in the first quarter of 2024. "Commercial mortgage delinquency rates continued to increase during the first three months of 2024," said Jamie Woodwell, MBA's Head of Commercial Real Estate Research. "The increase was seen across most capital sources, pointing to the...

A report released Wednesday by Realtor.com shows that a key measurement of U.S. home values is growing faster that the more commonly viewed metric of listing price. The analysis revealed that, across the 50 largest U.S. metro areas, price per square foot rose by 52.7% during the five-year period ending in May 2024. By comparison, the national median list price for a home jumped 37.5% during the same...

California-based mortgage lender loanDepot (LDI) has made two additions to its sales leadership team. On Wednesday, the company confirmed that Justin Andrews has been hired as the new area sales manager in the Seattle region. Andrews comes to loanDepot with 25 years of mortgage industry experience, including a recent stint as national director of branch partnerships at Movement Mortgage. Andrews also...