Category: Home Improvement Blogs

Easy steps to get your lawn ready for spring

(BPT) - After a long, cold winter, you’re certainly ready for summer. But is your lawn? The snow and bitter temps may have wreaked havoc on your yard, but now that warmer weather has arrived, it’s time to tackle those small projects that ca...

7 fast, effective garage door safety tips

(BPT) - You probably put little thought into your garage door. You touch a button. The door opens, closes and you go about your day.While the garage door — the largest, heaviest moving object in your home — serves as the primary entry point...

7 fast, effective garage door safety tips

(BPT) - You probably put little thought into your garage door. You touch a button. The door opens, closes and you go about your day.While the garage door — the largest, heaviest moving object in your home — serves as the primary entry point...

Burglaries peak in summer: Is your home secure?

Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) - Long days, moonlit nights and endless opportunities for adventure are probably causing you to daydream about travel. Whether you're planning a day trip or a month-long extravaganza, summer is full of opportunity for you. But what about your empty house while you're away?Unfortunately summer …

Burglaries peak in summer: Is your home secure?

Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) - Long days, moonlit nights and endless opportunities for adventure are probably causing you to daydream about travel. Whether you're planning a day trip or a month-long extravaganza, summer is full of opportunity for you. But what about your empty house while you're away?Unfortunately summer …

Easy breezy: 5 ways to make summer lawn care projects easier

Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) - Summer is here and your lawn is a source of pride. However, it can also be a source of hard work, sweat and even frustration. So ask yourself this question: Would you be interested in maintaining your yard's beauty with fewer headaches?If the answer …

Easy breezy: 5 ways to make summer lawn care projects easier

Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) - Summer is here and your lawn is a source of pride. However, it can also be a source of hard work, sweat and even frustration. So ask yourself this question: Would you be interested in maintaining your yard's beauty with fewer headaches?If the answer …

10 smart power-outage hacks for homeowners

(BPT) - It's storm season across the United States, and with the wind and rain also comes power outages. No matter where you live, power outages are likely to happen at some point. That's why now is the perfect time to be proactive.Even if they last fo...