These days, the driveway is where friends and neighbors meet for lively conversation and fun. Experts share their best tips for throwing a party on the pavement. David Tsay Search “What is a driveway social?” and not much comes up. But the truth is, driveway socials have been around for a few years. “During the pandemic, driveways were a common place to gather and enjoy each other’s...

Landscape designer Christian Douglas's new book is packed with ideas for beautifully growing vegetables, herbs, and fruit all over your yard. Sasha Gulish As popular as edible gardens may be these days, they still tend to be thought of as distinct from the rest of the yard. California-based landscape designer Christian Douglas has other ideas: "What if we embraced vegetables, fruits, herbs, and...

Find out why jalapenos turn red, and if red jalapeños are hotter. Barbara Rich / Getty Images Did you know those bright green jalapeño peppers at the grocery store are not completely ripe? Like bell peppers, jalapeños develop more color as they ripen, turning from green to red as they mature. Some jalapeño varieties may ripen into shades of purple or yellow too. But are red jalapeños hotter...

They’re all under $20. Better Homes & Gardens / Madison Woiten Candles are the greatest way to make your house smell amazing—even if you don't have time to bake a yummy fall recipe. Even unscented candles can create a cozy atmosphere ideal for movie nights, reading a great book on a rainy day off, or having friends over for a fall cocktail (or two). Better Homes & Gardens has teamed...

Aloe vera works just as well to get you beautiful arrangements—without hurting the planet. BHG / Alicia Long Beautiful floral arrangements aren't always friendly to the very nature you're looking to add to your space. Floral foam—those green blocks used to hold blooms in place—is single-use and contains a lot of plastic, leading bouquet lovers to look for eco-friendly alternatives. The most...

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Emerging Miami-based proptech startup BETTER MLS has announced the upcoming launch of a full suite of cloud-based MLS and CRM software services for the global real estate industry. Set to debut in the second half of 2025, BETTER MLS will offer private-label MLS platform services specifically designed for mid to large-scale enterprise real estate clients on a global scale. These target clients include all...

Like many other big cities across the country, the COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t kind to Chicago. People seeking more space to accommodate working from home led to a minor outflow of residents that put the housing market on pause. But people have returned to the Windy City and, lately, home prices have grown at a pace that would be perfect for Goldilocks — not too hot, not too cold, but just...

New York-based asset manager Rithm Capital, the owner of multichannel lender Newrez, announced on Tuesday that it plans to raise money for “general corporate purposes” by selling up to 34.5 million shares of common stock to investors in a public offering. The company said underwriters will offer shares from time to time in negotiated transactions or prevailing market prices at the time of sale. At...