Six Useful Apps and Tools for Saving on Your Water Bill
With rates for water usage on the rise, you might looking for ways to use (and therefore pay for) less water. Figuring out which of your appliances are using the most water, keeping faucets flowing only when needed, and tracking down leaks in outdoor sprinklers and hoses are a few ways to cut your water […]
The Best Furnishings to Help Maximize Your Nursery Space
Living in a small home with a young child can be challenging: There typically isn’t enough space to fully deck out their nursery, and lease restrictions often get in the way of too much decorating. But there are ways you can make the most of limited room space, and design the nursery of your dreams, even […]
Are Your Walls Moldy, or Is It ‘Drywall Ghosting’?
You’re a homeowner. One day, you notice some dark, shadowy lines appearing on your walls or ceiling. Your first thought might be mold, which is kind of scary. But if the lines clearly trace the framing behind the drywall, they’re more likely to be evidence of a phenomenon called “ghosting” or “thermal bridging.” The good […]
How to Casually Date Someone When It’s Almost Valentine’s Day
“Dating is confusing and weird” is a text my friend sent last night to a guy she went on a date with recently. That’s true year-round, but especially right before Valentine’s Day. Going out with someone casually in the days leading up to the big, romantic holiday can be stressful. Does the other person think […]
Top team tips, takeaways, trends from the ICNY stage
Here are the best, hand-picked sessions from Inman Connect New York featuring industry team leaders talking about everything from team building and retention to adding value and delegating with tech.
Banks from Tokyo to NYC feel the pain as US office market takes a hit
Tokyo’s Aozora Bank and New York Community Bancorp posted massive losses tied to commercial real estate loans Thursday morning, an indication that threats to the office sector aren’t over yet.
Keller Williams settles Sitzer, Moehrl commission suits for $70M
Under the proposed deal, Keller Williams must inform franchisees that offers of compensation are not required. It also agreed to revise training materials and end rules requiring agents to join NAR.
Make This ‘First Period Kit’ for Your Tween
A first menstrual cycle usually occurs between the ages of 10 and 16 with the average age of a first period being 12.4 years old. That’s a pretty wide range, so how do you know when your kid needs their first period kit? Talking about periods and putting a kit together with your child is […]
What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: The TikTok Fugitive
Chad Hower, aka “The TikTok Fugitive” has a hell of a story to tell. He says both the the FBI and Interpol have been trying to extradite him to the U.S. for the past 16 years to face charges for a crime he did not commit. In hundreds of TikTok videos posted from Russia, St. […]
Why Everyone Should Still Use an RSS Reader in 2024
It’s 2024, and I’m here to extol the virtues of using an RSS reader. If you missed out on a better era of consuming news and other online content, RSS either stands for RDF (Resource Description Framework) Site Summary or Really Simple Syndication, depending on who you ask—even Wikipedia includes both expansions of the initialism. […]
How to Get ‘Palworld’ Running on a Steam Deck
Palworld has taken the gaming world by storm, offering a new take on the timeless monster-catching fun of Nintendo’s acclaimed Pokémon series. While you can play the game on PC and Xbox through early access, many Steam Deck owners may also be wondering if they can play the game on their Steam-powered handhelds. The short […]
Bitget BTC halving study: 84% investors predict Bitcoin will hit a new ATH
Bitget’s report reveals that 84% of survey participants predict Bitcoin (BTC) will hit a new all-time high in 2024. About 70% say they have plans to add to their crypto investments as they eye the next bull run. Bitget, one of the crypto exchanges to see remarkable growth in 2023, has released findings of a […]
You’ll Need to Pay to Use Google’s Best AI
Part of the reason AI has blown up since the end of 2022—aside from it being pretty cool—is that much of it has been free to use. It doesn’t cost anything to sign up for ChatGPT or to try out Google’s AI bot, Bard, meaning anyone can experience the artificial intelligence hype for themselves. However, […]
Google Search Tests Shopping Menu For Home, Orders, Settings & More
We all have been seeing Google Search become more and more e-commerce and shopping-heavy. Well now we are seeing Google testing a specialized menu just for shopping features in the search results.
Google Business Profiles: Add Products With Barcode Scanner
Google Business Profiles now lets you add products to your business profiles and merchant centers section using a barcode scanner; Google will even mail you a free barcode scanner. This allows you to showcase in-store products on Google Search & Maps in a more efficient way.
