(BPT) – It’s probably an understatement to say that buying a home can feel overwhelming, especially in the current housing environment. From the different types of loans and lenders to the hidden fees that drive up costs, it’s easy to feel lost, confused and unsure if you’re making the right decisions for you and your […]
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(BPT) – As summer winds down and the busy back-to-school season approaches, maintaining healthy habits is essential for a smooth transition into the classroom. To help parents feel more prepared to take on the school year ahead, Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner shares a few valuable tips. 1. Take study breaks Getting the
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(BPT) – No one wants to feel like their thinking is outdated, but some misconceptions persist longer than many people realize. For instance, if you believe food and beverage cartons have a wax layer, you’re holding onto an idea that hasn’t been true since John F. Kennedy was in office. Food and beverage cartons are
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(BPT) – Whether it’s summer, fall, winter or spring, milk is always a great choice for families to drink, for plenty of reasons. Having milk on-hand for your favorite cereal in the morning or for dunking a warm chocolate chip cookie may be reason enough to keep a carton in your fridge, but here are
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(BPT) – American homeowners may not realize that their water heater accounts for roughly 13% of annual residential energy use. Recently, the Department of Energy (DOE) passed new water heater efficiency standards that will help save approximately $7.6 billion and reduce more than 332 million metric tons of carbon emissions. The federal-level Inflation Reduction Act
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(BPT) – The 2024 hurricane season is underway, and the Atlantic is expected to see a record-breaking number of storms, driving communities across the region to batten down the hatches. First responders are at the center of helping residents weather the storm, but some may not realize that U.S. Army Soldiers are often critical members
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(BPT) – Have a move on the horizon? You may feel overwhelmed. But moving can be the perfect opportunity to declutter and set yourself up for a smooth ride into your new neighborhood. It’s likely that you want to keep control of how your belongings are packed and moved by taking charge of the move
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(BPT) – Design is a major component for any home renovation. Introducing mixed metals into the kitchen and bath is one of the latest design trends that should be considered when thinking through that next project. The eclectic aesthetic behind the mixed metal trend is popular across the design world and it only takes a
(BPT) – Interior design styles are always changing. Since the 1990s, interior styles have moved from sleekness to warm tones to clean basics and now, to a natural warmth that introduces a holistic balance that is inviting and raw. There are many ways you can invite natural warmth into your home, and one of the
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(BPT) – Jesse Faust originally became a firefighter and an EMT to help people. Then, in the summer of 2022, the unthinkable happened. Faust was involved in a severe car accident that left him partially paralyzed and forced him into disability retirement. While the accident ended his firefighting career, it did not stifle his passion
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