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These light-up insects put on the most magical show of the summer. Turns out whether you call them fireflies vs. lightning bugs is distinctly regional, and Southerners have a preference. During twilight, fireflies light up to attract mates. Credit: Getty Images/Trevor Williams Some flash patterns to attract and respond to partners, and to identify their own species. What To Call Them: Fireflies Vs. Southerners and Midwesterners will most likely be referring to the illuminated flying beetles as “lightning bugs....

We can only imagine what Memaw would have to say about this. Over drinks, my friend told me a funny housekeeping story. Her child was actually 10-years-old ,and in all that time had never once seen her parent iron. Credit: Getty/Michael Haegele Who has time for it? Eschewing the iron is not really a new trend. “Within two generations, the iron has disappeared pretty much entirely,” the author wrote. That same year,The Guardianasked, “Is ironing a thing of the past?...

These proven cleaning methods will keep your tile floor sparkling clean. The most important factor to some, though, is how easy they are to clean. Before Getting Started Porous natural tile floors like travertine or sandstone should be cleaned with care. Credit:Getty Images Vinegar can damage these types of tiles, especially if it’s left to sit. Clean natural stone floors with the dish soap method listed below instead. A frequently used kitchen tile floor should be cleaned every (or every other) week....

It might depend where youre from. Have you heard of katydids? What Is The Difference Between Cicadas And Katydids? Credit: Laurey W. Glenn / Styling: Leslie Byars Simpson Katydids are akin to long-horned grasshoppers, and its very common to come across these large bugs during summer. Texans might expect to hear and see them hopping about quite a bit during summertime. Visually, however, katydids have a green leaf-like appearance and dont resemble cicadas....

These common mistakes may be affecting your clothes and machine. Getty Images / eyecrave productions Struggling with your top-loading washer? You could be loading it incorrectly. Credit:Getty Images / eyecrave productions Underfilling or incorrectly placing clothing in the drum is another top-loadinglaundry mistake. Your laundry deserves better. Here’s everything you should know about how to load a top-loading washing machine. To determine load size when selecting a wash cycle, choose “medium” if the drum is half-full....

If not for her dad, the Queen of Soul may never have inspired women everywhere. Getty Images American musical icon Aretha Franklin died at the age of 76 in 2018. She was more than just a legendary soul singer. Credit:Getty Images She was one of the most celebrated (and important) voices in pop history. The standout vocalist and pianist largely attributed her musical talent and feats to her father andDeep South upbringing....

Getty Images / Mario Tama Not even a Category 4 hurricane can dampen the Southern spirit. Now, Asheville Police Department is asking the public to help connect these precious mementos with their rightful owners. Some are water or mud damaged, but the smiles, scenes, and moments are still preserved. Credit:Getty Images / Mario Tama Comments are already flooding in from locals. A few of these photos are of me and my brother....

“By supporting these small businesses, we can help them weather this storm.” Getty Images In the aftermath ofHurricane Helene, Asheville resident Corey Reid had an “aha” moment. This project is my way of using the skills Ive acquired over the years to make a positive impact. Credit:Getty Images We juggled this work at night after our son went to bed or between meetings.

“I have two bedrooms . they are sitting ready and open.” Mario Tama/Getty Images A woman in Asheville is offering up her home to help hurricane victims in her area. Credit:Mario Tama/Getty Images Now she wants to spread some of that luck out to her neighbors who might be in need. “I have two bedrooms … they are sitting there ready and open,” Sanders toldWCNC.

Plus a wide range of recommended dishes, from smoked red velvet cake to squirrel! Her songs have even been covered by country legends like Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood. We had horses and cows and chickens and all that kind of stuff. Credit: Daniel Meigs On the Cook in the Family “My mother is the cook in our family. We even cooked a lot of squirrel when I was growing up....

Ashlyn Needham is a writer with 6 years of experience covering home-related topics. She began writing part-time while in college and teaching middle school English before writing full-time in 2022. Ashlyn left the classroom in 2022 to write for Wayfair which then catapulted her to writing for other brands. Education Ashlyn Needham graduated from Appalachian State University in 2019 with a B.A. We reach 7.2 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact checked for accuracy....

Spring’s favorite veggie just got a decadent makeover. Spring’s favorite veggie just got a decadent makeover. This Asparagus Gratin has all the flavors you love in a gratin but with half of the effort. Credit: Photography and Styling: Karen Rankin This dish is a delicious and fuss-free way to showcase fresh farmers' marketasparagus. The sliced shallots standout nicely, adding a wonderful texture and flavor. Medium or large asparagus work best, because they become crisp-tender within the 15 minutes....

you oughta see this for yourself! The undeniableKing of Country Musichas sold more than 84 million albums. Hes had 33 different albums go Platinum or multi-Platinum albums. Credit:@alivecoverage / Courtesy of Messina Touring Group He even has more No. 1 songs than any other artist in history, including The King himself (yes, thatsElvis). Hes also the only act in history to have a Top 10 hit every year for over three decades....