(BPT) - When it comes to decorating with lights for the holidays, there are unlimited ways to add twinkle to the inside as well as the outside of your home. Some people favor an elegant, restrained sprinkling of lights around a door, while others go fo...
(BPT) - Cold weather can be tough on skin, particularly on the hands and feet. A decrease in humidity paired with harsh temperatures can make hands and feet dry, cracked, achy and susceptible to infection. It’s important to take some simple steps...
(BPT) - The bathroom is one of the most frequented areas in your home, making your choice of bathroom decor pretty important. Don’t forget about this key area when considering your next home improvement project. With a few tips, you can take your...
(BPT) - Every year, we face the same question after large holiday dinners: What to do with all the leftovers?Rita Held, culinary professional and creator of Holland House Cooking Wine recipes, knows that one of the rewards of holiday cooking is leftove...
If you are already and set to move and have your house up for sale there is nothing worse than having to wait a long time to find a potential buyer. In an economy where it is becoming more and more difficult to buy it is a fact that obtaining and securing a mortgage has become …
(BPT) - Sometimes the best way to find that perfect holiday gift is to search and shop online; it’s quick, easy and convenient. And more and more people are doing it: It’s anticipated that sales for November and December will grow to $54.5 ...
(BPT) - Driving is a responsibility that can present unique challenges. Carrying some extra gear in your vehicle can help ensure you stay safe and are ready to aid others who run into trouble. Even if you have roadside assistance, it can take hours bef...
(BPT) - As you prepare to celebrate the holidays, welcoming loved ones into your home is a highlight of the festivities. You may eagerly look forward to gathering with family and friends, but is your house holiday and houseguest ready?Preparing your ho...
Saving energy in the home is a hot topic recently. This is because saving energy has more than a few excellent benefits; some of the most important of which include saving money and being more environmentally-friendly. In the home, there are a few options that you have to really be able to focus on saving energy. …
Any building site, regardless of how large or small it is, will end up being an area that will have a quite large carbon footprint. Building sites require an enormous amount of energy not only in terms of supplies and goods, but also with a large amount of people and equipment needed to get the site …
When people talk about kitchen design, you can understand it’s not always the most stimulating conversation. A cultured conversation might not stretch to splash backs and lighting locations but more people are staying home now due to the economic situation. This means that they have time to really take a long hard look at their interior …
Building a home does not have to be a financial nightmare. There are a number of ways that you can make building your dream home a bit more affordable. If you are working with a specific budget in mind, you can stick to this and still get the home that you want. Here are a …
For many people, their garden is a place to enjoy nature, relax, read a book, and have a cup of tea in the morning. Really it’s a small place to just get away from all the hustle and bustle of the rest of the world. So, it’s no wonder that so many people take a keen …
More and more, people are becoming conscious that they should reduce the carbon footprint of their home and focus on ways of becoming eco-friendly. To accomplish this, homeowners are looking to utilise some of the most popular sources of alternative energy in their homes. Not only are these alternative energy sources much more eco-friendly and sustainable …
(BPT) - As the holidays approach, many families are planning annual portraits for personalized cards and gifts to loved ones. But this can be a complex planning ordeal for even the most organized person. In addition to coordinating schedules and what e...