A turfgrass for warm climates, Bermudagrass forms a dense lawn that stands up to traffic and heat. Kim Cornelison Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon) thrives in heat and humidity and is a popular turfgrass for sports fields, golf courses, and home lawns. Commonly grown in areas with moderate to warm winters, Bermudagrass isn’t used as a lawn grass where temperatures regularly drop below 30°F. In...

Here are four tricks our editors swear by to pick the sweetest melon at the store. Jason Donnelly Cantaloupe and honeydew are fruit salad regulars, but they're not always sweet and juicy. Avoid bland melon, and ensure your fruit is perfectly ripe right at the grocery store. It's as simple as using just a few of your senses to choose a sweet melon. To make sure you buy a melon that was picked at...

Set—and stick to—a schedule so you can stay on top of this essential chore. Nathan Schroder  Laundry is a seemingly endless task that can be overwhelming at times. If you find yourself dreading a full hamper, arm yourself with an organized laundry schedule to make the chore feel less stressful and more manageable.Knowing when to wash certain clothes and linens, such as bedding and towels, is...

Learn how to store mild and hot peppers to keep their flavors fresh for as long as possible. Andy Lyons Whether you grow them at home or buy them from the store, peppers are versatile vegetables that are delicious fresh or cooked. To help you get the most out of your pepper haul, it's important to know how to store peppers correctly. In this guide, you'll discover the best storage tips and...

If you’re adding a kitchen island, the countertop selection is an important factor that affects the overall design of the room. Which means it’s also an opportunity to create something dramatic. Here, 10 kitchens show how various island countertop materials, colors, styles and features take the...

With the summer solstice comes prime screened-in porch season. If you’re looking at your own porch, you may be wondering how to control pollen or glaring sunlight, or you may simply want to give it a refresh. Or perhaps you’re considering adding a screened-in porch to your home. Technology and...

Orlando, FL -- Landsea Homes Corporation (Nasdaq: LSEA) ("Landsea Homes" or the "Company"), a publicly traded residential homebuilder, announced today that new homes are now selling at Harrell Oaks in Orlando, Florida. "Harrell Oaks is the only new home community currently selling in this part of Orlando, which has contributed to robust and growing interest from prospective homebuyers," said Megan Bakel,...

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According to Redfin, U.S. home sales fell 1.7% month over month in May 2024 on a seasonally adjusted basis and dropped 2.9% from a year earlier. There have been just two months in the past decade with fewer home sales: October 2023, when mortgage rates jumped to a 23-year high, and May 2020, when the onset of the pandemic brought the housing market to a halt and home sales to a record low. "Buyers today...

The limited-edition treat features a mix of fresh seasonal berries, and fans seem to approve. Bryce Jones There's arguably no better way to ring in the summer season than with ice cream—particularly, with a brand new frosty flavor at Wendy’s.For a limited time, the fast food chain is adding the Triple Berry Frosty to its menu. It's the frozen dessert you know and love but combines blackberry,...