Author: DIY Lover

Taking a look back at a legacy of innovation

(BPT) - Do you love technology? Do you enjoy diving into the past of companies that broke technological barriers to create cutting-edge inventions that are now part of everyday life?For anyone fascinated by the history of technology — which provi...

What you need to know about home equity loans

(BPT) - If you have large or unexpected expenses on the horizon, you may have access to an untapped resource: your home. You could use some of the equity you've built up in your house to meet financial goals, depending on how much equity you have and h...

What you need to know about home equity loans

(BPT) - If you have large or unexpected expenses on the horizon, you may have access to an untapped resource: your home. You could use some of the equity you've built up in your house to meet financial goals, depending on how much equity you have and h...

Why more homes are being plumbed with PEX

(BPT) - From safety to sustainability to reliability, more homebuilders and homeowners are choosing PEX for their new home construction and repipes … here's whyWith more than half of new home construction incorporating PEX for the plumbing syste...

Why more homes are being plumbed with PEX

(BPT) - From safety to sustainability to reliability, more homebuilders and homeowners are choosing PEX for their new home construction and repipes … here's whyWith more than half of new home construction incorporating PEX for the plumbing syste...

5 ways to be more prepared this hurricane season

(BPT) - As this year's hurricane season gets underway, it's a good idea to make sure you've done everything you can to prepare your home and family for weather emergencies. Even if you've gotten safely through hurricane seasons in the past, remember th...

5 ways to be more prepared this hurricane season

(BPT) - As this year's hurricane season gets underway, it's a good idea to make sure you've done everything you can to prepare your home and family for weather emergencies. Even if you've gotten safely through hurricane seasons in the past, remember th...

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Whole Home Air?

(BPT) - Choosing energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment, scheduling regular maintenance appointments and changing the furnace filter can all help contribute to a more comfortable and energy-efficient home. However, properly serviced equipment i...

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Whole Home Air?

(BPT) - Choosing energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment, scheduling regular maintenance appointments and changing the furnace filter can all help contribute to a more comfortable and energy-efficient home. However, properly serviced equipment i...

Moving to a new climate zone? Keep your cool

(BPT) - Relocating from a Northern region to a Southern U.S. state can provide a mild respite from frigid winters. However, if problems exist within your new home's energy infrastructure, moving to a warmer climate zone could potentially be followed by...