April 2025 - Housetopia

Low-maintenance landscaping tips to keep your yard looking great all season

(BPT) – Choosing the right materials and incorporating well-planned design features can enhance the appearance of your landscape while reducing the effort needed for maintenance. “Adding mulched areas around shrubs, plants and trees, as well as creating access pathways, are key design elements we use to enhance the beauty of a landscape,” says Lavonne Thompson, […]

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Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Teachers and Nurses This May

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(BPT) – Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–9) and National Nurses Week (May 6–12) are dedicated times to recognize the vital contributions of teachers and nurses in our communities. From the classrooms to the front lines of healthcare, these professionals show up every day with unwavering commitment — educating, caring for, and supporting those who rely

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Building a dock? 5 factors to consider

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(BPT) – If you own a home by the water, you understand that a dock is much more than a place to park a boat. It’s a sundeck, a diving platform, a fishing perch and a year-round spot for stargazing and enjoying sunsets. Choosing the right materials to use when building a dock can make

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Food for Thought: Results from a Food Allergy Survey of Caregivers

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(BPT) – What is it like for millions of American families managing food allergies? To better understand these experiences, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, and the Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation partnered with The Harris Poll to survey U.S. parents and guardians of children with food allergies. Explore the findings in this infographic to uncover

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Spruce up your space: Remodel with the right mini-split

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(BPT) – The COVID-19 pandemic spurred a surge in home renovations as people spent more time at home. Many tackled DIY projects, like converting garages or building tiny homes, to meet new needs and create ideal living spaces. Post-pandemic, the focus has shifted to smaller, more affordable projects. However, some homeowners find their new spaces

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How to effortlessly elevate outdoor entertaining

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(BPT) – Whether it’s a backyard gathering, a park picnic or a casual evening on the patio, spring and summer offer countless opportunities to entertain in the fresh air. Bezel, the newest addition to the Cakebread Cellars family, brings over 50 years of hospitality and winemaking expertise to California’s Central Coast. Rooted in Cakebread’s legacy

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How one innovative company is addressing the rising costs of coffee

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(BPT) – Whether it’s served hot or iced, sweetened or black, coffee remains one of the most popular beverages in the United States — and the world. According to Drive Research, 73% of Americans enjoy coffee daily, and a whopping 93% consume it at least once per week. But the cost of this favorite drink

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Why gluten-free baking is having a moment

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(BPT) – Consumers are increasingly choosing easy, convenient foods to support their active, busy lifestyles. This trend includes ready-to-bake treats such as brownies and cookies, but with alternative ingredients like those found in Ghirardelli’s new Gluten Free Double Chocolate Brownie Mix. That’s right, gluten free isn’t just for people with food allergies anymore, it’s the

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The best grilled cheese sandwich for your zodiac sign

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(BPT) – By Karla Walsh Whether it’s an after-school or after-work snack, a quick and easy lunch or a comforting dinner, there’s no wrong time to savor a grilled cheese, if you ask us. In fact, add an egg and call it breakfast; it truly is an around-the-clock treat. It’s clear we’re not alone in

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Summer is coming: How to keep pesky mosquitoes away

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(BPT) – Did you know that mosquitoes are active as early as late March in some regions of the country? And by May, they’re a widespread nuisance across most of the United States. Mosquitoes are not just an annoyance that can make spending time in your yard less enjoyable — they can also carry diseases

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