Home Improvement

(BPT) – Along with shorter days and dropping temperatures, fall brings a sense of urgency to get your home in shape before winter arrives. This is especially true for plumbing, as frigid temps can wreak havoc on pipes and outdoor faucets. Along with maintenance, homeowners can use the season to make simple plumbing repairs or […]

(BPT) – If you have a living room or family room with limited wall space, you may be challenged to find the best place for your TV. Fortunately, mounting a TV above a fireplace is not only a popular design choice that saves space and creates a single striking focal point, but thanks to recent

(BPT) – If you recycle at home or the office, that’s great! Mother Nature thanks you. But, when was the last time you thought about how and what you’re tossing into your bins? If you’re recycling like it’s 1999, or even 2019, you might be interested to learn that this practice has changed, evolved and

(BPT) – Everyone loves autumn — the incredible fall colors, the nip in the air, pumpkins popping up on doorsteps. It’s also the time people should be prepping their homes for the long winter’s nap and observing some important safety measures along the way. October is Fire Prevention Month, and it’s perfectly timed because we’re

Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – Did you know Americans spend about 90% of their time indoors? According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this means you may have almost constant exposure to a variety of indoor air pollutants that could impact your health, potentially leading to worsening allergies

(BPT) – Thinking about upgrading your home’s HVAC system with a new heat pump? It’s the perfect time to add or upgrade your home’s insulation, too. These two projects not only work together to help you maximize comfort and savings, they’re also eligible for substantial financial incentives thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act to help

(BPT) – By Oh Sai-kee, Head of LG Electronics Home Appliance and Air Solution R&D Center As smart home and electrification technologies emerge as key trends in the home appliance sector, we are seeing an industry-wide shift away from simple product sales to a more service-oriented business model. Smart home technology simplifies the management of

(BPT) – For most homeowners, mowing the lawn is a necessary chore that eats up precious time on weekends and exposes those with allergies to the kinds of grasses and pollen they’re trying to avoid. For landscapers, it’s a time-consuming and operationally challenging part of their core service. What if you could get a beautiful

(BPT) – If you think this year has been especially severe for hurricanes, you’re not wrong. Back in August, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) upgraded the 2024 hurricane season forecast to predict 17-24 named storms this year, which could make it one of the busiest on record. Unfortunately, this prediction is coming true,

(BPT) – Whether or not you wonder about the air quality in your home, everyone can benefit from breathing better air inside — this is especially true for those with allergies, asthma or other respiratory health concerns. So, if you’re someone who experiences any of these issues or it seems like your indoor air is