She thinks their pledges should start using some Pledge. A Long Island mom went viral this week for her reaction to the skanky state of her son’s fraternity house. Lori DiBisceglie Massaro of Albertson moved her son Will into the Phi Kappa Sigma house at the University of Delaware on Thursday — and quickly realized the … Read more
As millions of soccer fans prepare to descend on North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a new network of LGBTQ-friendly “Pride Houses” is launching across all 16 host cities. The initiative, called Pride House United 2026, will establish dedicated gathering spaces for LGBTQ fans and athletes throughout the 39-day tournament. A USA fan … Read more
In the past three months, the average American has missed out on two fun events, avoided hosting guests twice, and had two arguments in their household due to their home’s messy state. According to a new survey of 2,000 nationally representative Americans, the stress of needing to clean their home before they can relax is … Read more
Back away from the broom. New research suggests that bringing more grime into your home might actually help your kids’ asthma and allergies, especially if you live in the city. But it’s not just any dust or dirt — you’ll have to venture into the great outdoors for this one. Kids exposed to a wider … Read more
Rinse — no repeats. There may be a new invention that could significantly reduce the time spent doing laundry. Scientists in China have developed a spray-on coating for clothes that stops dirt and stains from sticking to the fabric, meaning they can be cleaned on a simple rinse cycle that doesn’t require detergent. The study, … Read more
The Wet Bandits strike again. “Home Alone” star Daniel Stern has been commissioned to create a statue of his most iconic scene for the new owners of the house featured in the classic holiday flick. “I got a call from the people who own the ‘Home Alone’ house,” Stern, 68, told People during an interview published Wednesday. … Read more
More than eight in 10 American homes now contain smart tech – including refrigerators, doorbells, and robot vacuums. A poll of 5,000 homeowners found they’ve spent, on average, more than $2,000 on gadgets and appliances that connect to the internet during the past five years. With 55 percent keen to add to what they already … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am 40 and single, with no children and no girlfriend. For many years, it has become increasingly difficult to get my parents to come to my home for dinner. They live only 45 minutes away. Both are retired and healthy. As anyone who knows me can attest, my home is always clean, … Read more
Out with the maxim “less is more.” “More is more is more” is what’s in fashion now. You read that right. Visual va-va-voom is having more than a moment — it’s a new way of life. Just take a look at the recently unveiled maximalist renovation of actor Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott‘s Manhattan pad by … Read more
Taylor Swift is a modern marvel, having over the years risen to a Beatles level of fame across many generations and an eager international audience of fans. That said, perhaps it’s no surprise that the superstar’s just-released “The Life of a Showgirl” album had her followers abuzz for days on end — and perhaps it’s … Read more
Three ancient “fairy houses” have been uncovered on the Italian island of Sardinia, according to local officials. The discovery was announced by the Superintendency of Archaeology, Fine Arts, and Landscape for the Provinces of Sassari and Nuoro on July 29. Sardinia, an Italian island in the Mediterranean just south of France’s Corsica, is famed for its beaches and … Read more
Richard Gere’s old house has been demolished. The $11 million New Canaan, Connecticut property that Gere, 76, and his wife, Alejandra Silva, previously owned is no longer standing, according to Hudson Valley House Parts founder Reggie Young. “We recently checked in and the house has been taken down,” Young told People on Sunday. The outlet … Read more
A Florida beach house, dubbed the “Trump house,” has taken TikTok by storm for its eye-catching décor. Marvin Peavy’s Walton County home sits on Florida’s Scenic Highway 30A in the northwestern part of the Sunshine State, which has been dubbed the “Hamptons of the South.” Peavy stepped into the spotlight over a legal dispute with local … Read more
A multimillion-dollar home in the leafy western suburbs of Perth has become big news after its owners claimed the young family living there were actually squatters. The one-storey brick cottage on Keightley Rd, Shenton Park has been renovated since its most recent occupiers moved in. But the family of its elderly owner says schoolteacher Jeremy … Read more
Paranormal property. “The Conjuring” stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga weighed in on comedian Matt Rife buying the Connecticut home and museum of their real-life characters, Ed and Lorraine Warren. “I’d love to pick his brain,” Farmiga, 52, told People in an interview published Monday, adding that she saw the real estate news that broke earlier … Read more
The American Dream is alive and well in these prosperous places. The 50 richest and safest cities in the US have been unveiled in a new list — and it doesn’t look good for the Empire State. New York didn’t score a single entry on the list, compiled by GOBankingRates after examining household mean income, … Read more
Sara Smith thought she’d scored a sick deal on her $400,000 house — until learning that the house was making her sick. It was a devastating discovery for the 28-year-old newlywed and husband, Colin, based in Columbus, Ohio, who’d sunk their savings into the mold-infested money-pit that’s left Smith drowning in a sea of medical bills. But, thanks … Read more
His jokes were wooden — but Mr. Woodchuck cost some serious green. On the August 5 episode of Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber’s “Full House” rewatch podcast, “How Rude, Tanneritos!,” the co-hosts and longtime friends discussed the story behind Joey’s (Dave Coulier) beloved cheeky sidekick. Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber during “How Rude, Tanneritos!” Instagram/@howrudepodcast … Read more
He’s in the house. Jack McBrayer, best known for playing the cheerful page Kenneth Parcell on “30 Rock,” returns to host Season 2 of the reality show “Zillow Gone Wild.” “In Season 2, I think HGTV was allowing us to see more expensive properties. So, we’re seeing houses where people could take bigger risks and … Read more
In a small Michigan neighborhood, a simple splash of paint sparked something far bigger than curb appeal — it stirred hearts and kindled human connection. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Maureen Clemons and her husband, Mike Peck, wanted to brighten their lives, so they picked up their paint brushes and covered their house in a coat … Read more