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Why Are Adjustable-Rate Mortgages So Popular Again?
Are you wondering what exactly is an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)? And why are people suddenly so interested in them again? Experts explain why. On This Page Why are ARMs popular again? How are ARMs different now? How to know if an ARM is right for you When getting...
How an “Unusable” Back Yard Was Transformed Into One Family’s Private Resort
The overhaul by Kate Anne Design Build took both recreation and proper drainage into consideration. Jeffrey Brian Riemer When tasked with turning a normal Southern California yard into an oasis, the landscape designers at Kate Anne Design Build set about converting...
How to Find the Best Vintage Home Decor, According to a Pro
As the saying goes, everything old inevitably becomes new. And while some vintage wares might appear outdated, others can be the perfect finishing touch to a modern room. "Vintage pieces are more than granny's old keepsakes," says lifestyle expert Rebecca Margao...
Simmone Taitt: The Birth of Poppy Seed Health, a Maternal Care and Advocacy App
Simmone Taitt’s experience with pregnancy loss in 2016 was paired with callus and dismissive treatment that many BIPOC birthing people experience. Though the term didn’t exist at the time, she turned to what many Black women in America call self-advocacy. Turning...
5 Tips for Raising Black Children Abroad
More Black Americans are moving abroad, and that comes with unexpected emotions for parents and children. Here's some advice from Black parents who are raising their Black kids outside of the U.S. My first move out of the...
What Size Dehumidifier Do I Need? A Guide to Choosing the Right Model
Water condensation is a sign of high humidity levels—a problem that can occur year-round. High humidity can also cause health complications, especially for people who suffer from chronic respiratory diseases. And mold can further aggravate the situation. You...
What Exactly Is Green Cleaning? How to Choose the Right Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
When you think of green cleaning products, you might imagine a lot of different things: biodegradable, chemical-free, eco-friendly, or less waste packaging. These are all good associations, but your favorite cleaner could have all or none of these qualities. The same...
11 Black-Owned Health and Wellness Brands to Support This Year, and Beyond
Over the last two years, Black-owned health and wellness businesses have seemingly grown in visibility and popularity. Many of those businesses started off as a solution to a problem commonly faced by underserved communities—like a beauty line that provides better sun...
Methodologies of Mentorship: An Interview with Selena Wilson the new President of the East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC)
Mentorship and development programs have come into vogue in the professional sphere, but these skills have been applied in youth centered programs for decades. Such programs, like the one Selena Wilson leads at the East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC), help...
