Month: October 2021
(BPT) - Any skilled tradesperson can tell you the pride they get from working with their hands, be it framing a home, tiling a floor or repairing a mechanical problem.“It’s a great feeling to be able to accomplish something with your hands ...
(BPT) - Paid Content by Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. If you’re looking for a home, you already know that it’s rough out there. With a low supply of homes for sale across the country, prices have skyrocketed, pricing many prospectiv...
(BPT) - Every parent with young children likes to make sure their home is as safe as it possibly can be. Even though you have taken the time to childproof your home, no parent can think of everything. Hidden hazards that pose a potential safety risk to...
(BPT) - With the shift to cooler temperatures, insects like to migrate to warmer weather. For homeowners during the season change, that can spell an uptick in bugs like spiders, lady bugs, cockroaches and more venturing indoors.These uninvited pest gue...
(BPT) - Now more than ever, home should be a place where you feel comfortable at all times — whether that's being focused, productive or relaxed. This is the place where you can be your authentic self, so you want to make thoughtful upgrades that...
(BPT) - Millions of dogs enter shelters each year. And while rescue organizations work tirelessly, the sad truth is that fewer than half of these dogs are getting the grooming they need due to a lack of resources. The effects of neglect, or a life on t...
(BPT) - Time spent at home during the COVID-19 pandemic had many Americans tackling the home improvement project they had been dreaming of. The top reason Americans haven’t completed their pandemic project is because it takes too much time, accor...
(BPT) - When you think of probiotics, gut health likely first comes to mind. Whether it’s fermented foods like yogurt, kombucha and sauerkraut, or vitamin supplements and skin care, probiotics are widely accepted as microscopic powerhouses. What ...
(BPT) - If you’re one of the many homeowners renovating your house this year, you’re likely looking at a wealth of new products and features that could add beauty and/or functionality to your lifestyle.Thanks in part to our trend of spendin...
(BPT) - Easily one of wood’s worst enemies, moisture contributes to mold growth, deterioration and rot. For anyone who owns a deck, this is cause for concern.Regardless of the material used on a deck’s surface, the majority of substructures...
(BPT) - Whether you’re remodeling your kitchen, replacing a broken unit or upgrading your full appliance suite, looking for a new refrigerator can feel overwhelming with all the options available — but it doesn’t have to be! Check out...
(BPT) - Bathrooms are consistently at the top of home improvement wish lists, where they often remain due to the misconception that updating the space requires a full remodel. The truth is that anyone can elevate their current bathroom with some strate...
(BPT) - Paying bills. Keeping up with repairs. Daily maintenance. From the fun of decorating to the not-so-fun upkeep, owning a home is a huge responsibility. And although you may think you have all the right plans in place to protect your home in an e...
(BPT) - Americans are passionate about many things - but would it surprise you to learn that pets rank at the top of the list? A whopping 90.5 million households, or approximately 70% of all American households, own at least one pet, and they play a si...
(BPT) - A garage is no longer just a place to park your car. Today's garages are agile and multifunctional, extending living space and elevating a homeowner's lifestyle.The desire to use the garage for new purposes is a top trend with homeowners nation...
(BPT) - There are few things pets love more than an outdoor adventure with their humans. A walk around the block is great. However, exploring a new trail alongside their best friend - the smells, the critters, the views! - that's nirvana. Go on and giv...
(BPT) - According to a recent report from the National Kitchen & Bath Association, kitchen and bath remodels rank number one and two, respectively, for planned home improvement projects this year, and are not only a sure-fire way to update a home&r...
(BPT) - If dogs could talk, they'd probably say things like, 'Treat, please,' 'Ball!' and 'Rub my belly.' Some dogs may add 'Ouch' to their vocabulary. Why? Because one in five dogs suffers from painful joints caused by canine osteoarthritis (OA), acco...
(BPT) - As daylight hours shorten and temperatures start to cool, it doesn't mean you have to say goodbye to outdoor entertaining. Autumn can provide pleasant weather that should be embraced, whether it's enjoying nature's colorful show during the day ...
