Category: DIY
(BPT) - Key TakeawaysThe first mow of the season helps you prepare for a healthy lawn all season long.Lawn-care tips include choosing the right equipment, prepping it well and not cutting off too much too quickly.Look for a mower that can handle early-...
(BPT) - While you may look forward to the sunny, warm days of summer, there's another aspect of the season that's not quite as fun: poor indoor air quality (IAQ). Depending on where in the country you live, you could face a number of hidden issues that...
(BPT) - While you may look forward to the sunny, warm days of summer, there's another aspect of the season that's not quite as fun: poor indoor air quality (IAQ). Depending on where in the country you live, you could face a number of hidden issues that...
(BPT) - (Photo depicts samples of James Hardie® siding, wood based siding, and vinyl siding simultaneously exposed to direct flame until failure.)Last January, the Eaton Fire swept through the San Gabriel Mountains, devastating several Southern Cal...
(BPT) - (Photo depicts samples of James Hardie® siding, wood based siding, and vinyl siding simultaneously exposed to direct flame until failure.)Last January, the Eaton Fire swept through the San Gabriel Mountains, devastating several Southern Cal...
(BPT) - Having backup power isn't just for emergencies anymore. Today, homeowners and renters should consider using a home battery system (like a solar generator) as backup power to run their daily appliances and devices.That said, not everyone knows w...
(BPT) - Having backup power isn't just for emergencies anymore. Today, homeowners and renters should consider using a home battery system (like a solar generator) as backup power to run their daily appliances and devices.That said, not everyone knows w...
(BPT) - Spring is a great time to take a fresh look at your outdoor spaces and spruce things up in time for get-togethers and barbecues, or simply to boost your home's curb appeal. But it can be a challenge to make the time for big outdoor projects whe...
(BPT) - Spring is a great time to take a fresh look at your outdoor spaces and spruce things up in time for get-togethers and barbecues, or simply to boost your home's curb appeal. But it can be a challenge to make the time for big outdoor projects whe...
(BPT) - In the first three months of 2026 alone, there were 26 disaster declarations in the U.S. — higher than the five-year average. This includes emergencies like fires, severe storms and floods, all of which put your home and valuables at risk...
(BPT) - In the first three months of 2026 alone, there were 26 disaster declarations in the U.S. — higher than the five-year average. This includes emergencies like fires, severe storms and floods, all of which put your home and valuables at risk...
(BPT) - It's finally here: plenty of bright sunshine, warm weather and the lively atmosphere that only summer can deliver. You're totally ready to kick it up a notch and enjoy the season, but is your home? Beyond doing a deep clean and de-clutter for t...
(BPT) - It's finally here: plenty of bright sunshine, warm weather and the lively atmosphere that only summer can deliver. You're totally ready to kick it up a notch and enjoy the season, but is your home? Beyond doing a deep clean and de-clutter for t...
(BPT) - You probably know someone in your community who makes a difference every day. Whether they are a health care worker or first responder, a teacher or Army Reservist, a community volunteer or veteran — or simply one of your neighbors who de...
(BPT) - You probably know someone in your community who makes a difference every day. Whether they are a health care worker or first responder, a teacher or Army Reservist, a community volunteer or veteran — or simply one of your neighbors who de...
(BPT) - Building a deck is one of the best home improvement investments you can make. Homeowners are able to recoup about 95% of the cost of building a new wood deck and 89% of a composite deck when they sell their home, according to the latest Cost vs...
(BPT) - Building a deck is one of the best home improvement investments you can make. Homeowners are able to recoup about 95% of the cost of building a new wood deck and 89% of a composite deck when they sell their home, according to the latest Cost vs...
(BPT) - Across the country, developers are breathing new life into abandoned hospitals, historic churches, vacant offices and deserted malls, transforming these underutilized buildings into apartments, hotels and mixed-use spaces through adaptive reuse...
(BPT) - Across the country, developers are breathing new life into abandoned hospitals, historic churches, vacant offices and deserted malls, transforming these underutilized buildings into apartments, hotels and mixed-use spaces through adaptive reuse...
(BPT) - As temperatures rise and lawns come out of winter dormancy, the first lawn mowing of the season becomes a critical reset point for overall turf health. Lawn care experts say how homeowners approach this first cut can influence everything from r...
