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06/17/2026

Buying a rug seems simple enough — until you unroll it and immediately regret your purchase. Whether it’s the wrong size, a color that looks nothing like the online photos, or a material that can’t survive muddy-pawed pets or red wine spills, rug remorse is real. We asked experts to share the most common mistakes shoppers make so you can skip the returns and get this important purchase right the first time.

Experts share the most common mistakes shoppers make so you can skip the returns and get this important purchase right the first time.

06/15/2026

06/12/2026

Shrey Parikh correctly spelled these and more tricky terms to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which ended in a tense and record-breaking speed round.

The 14-year-old Californian survived 18 regular rounds of the spelling competition plus a “spell-off” tiebreaker, during which he correctly spelled an unprecedented 32 words in 90 seconds. He won with “bromocriptine,” a “polypeptide alkaloid that is a derivative of ergot and mimics the activity of dopamine.”

Shrey Parikh, who is 14, won in his third appearance at the spelling bee in a tense spell-off speed round.

06/09/2026

A garden is beautiful in its own right, but adding details here and there—like bubbling fountains and winding pathways—can help personalize this outdoor space and make it feel like your very own earthy treasure trove. Garden trellises are a simple addition that infuses a bit of whimsy while also serving a functional role; they’re a sturdy structure for climbing plants and ivy that prefer to wind upward toward the sun. From minimalist forms to ornate latticework, we’re sharing some of our favorite garden trellis ideas.

From minimalist structures to intricate latticework, use these trellis ideas to support—and show off—your climbing vines, vegetables, and flowers.

06/08/2026

Outdoor Shade Ideas for Comfortable Summer Living
Most backyards have a window — maybe an hour, maybe two — where they're genuinely pleasant to be in. After that, the sun takes over, and everyone retreats inside. If that sounds familiar, the fix probably isn't a bigger fan.
Use What's Already There First
Before you buy anything, walk the yard...

Most backyards have a window — maybe an hour, maybe two — where they're genuinely pleasant to be in. After that, the sun takes over, and everyone retreats inside. If that sounds familiar, the fix probably isn't a bigger fan. Use What's Already There First Before you buy anything, walk the...

06/06/2026

Just Listed! Don't miss this new listing at 417 CHARTER AVE, Memphis. (Click on photo, to see more!).
Listed By Darnell McCurdy

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 417 Charter Ave, Memphis, TN 38109, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, asking price of $117,000, MLS ID 10223325

06/05/2026

Visit Darnell McCurdy's agent profile on Crye-Leike Real Estate Services . Darnell McCurdy works out of the Bartlett, TN office and can be contacted at (901) 356-9448.

06/05/2026

How to Decide Between a Starter Home and a Forever Home
Starter home or forever home? Here's the thing — most buyers approach this question backward. They start by browsing listings and then try to figure out what they're actually looking for. But the starter-versus-forever decision really needs to come first, because it shapes everything: your budget,...

Starter home or forever home? Here's the thing — most buyers approach this question backward. They start by browsing listings and then try to figure out what they're actually looking for. But the starter-versus-forever decision really needs to come first, because it shapes everything: your...

06/03/2026

How Market Timing Can Affect Your Listing Strategy
If you're thinking about selling your home, timing is probably one of the first things on your mind. Maybe you've heard spring is the best time to list. Maybe headlines about mortgage rates have you wondering whether it makes sense to wait.
The truth is, timing matters, but not always in the way people...

If you're thinking about selling your home, timing is probably one of the first things on your mind. Maybe you've heard spring is the best time to list. Maybe headlines about mortgage rates have you wondering whether it makes sense to wait. The truth is, timing matters, but not always in the...