Home Improvement

Everything from home maintenance to tips on choosing the perfect paint color and much more. Home improvement and DIY tips and advice.

Access-Friendly Sliding Doors Create Pathways to Easier Living

(BPT) – As aging in place and multi-generational households continue trending, integrating universal design into homes has become essential. Improvements, such as wider doorways for accessibility, can enrich life quality for people of all ages and abilities. Those desiring to live at home during their later years can benefit from easy-to-navigate doorways with sliding doors

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How to decide if a home remodel makes financial sense for you

(BPT) – There comes a time when every homeowner looks around at their house and ponders a few upgrades. Sometimes, those ideas turn into full-on renovations as you reimagine your space to better meet your lifestyle. But before you start calling contractors, ask yourself: Does remodeling make financial sense? Here are three tips to help

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Masterpieces of Home Entertainment and Modern Living: The Evolution of LG OLED Continues

(BPT) – Over the past decade, LG has solidified its leadership of the premium TV market through the continuous evolution of its OLED TVs. The company’s commitment to understanding and catering to users’ needs is reflected in its latest OLED products — tailored solutions that deliver superior performance, convenience, usability and accessibility. To create these

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1 in 4 homeowners experience weather damage. 5 ways to protect your home.

(BPT) – Spring brings many opportunities to shake off the winter chill and enjoy the warm weather ahead. However, spring can also mean the beginning of severe weather events. According to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, there have been more than 450 confirmed tornadoes in the U.S. as of April 20, and the month of

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From grads to dads to newlyweds — this 5-in-1 tool makes the perfect gift for everyone

(BPT) – Life is full of important moments and milestones worthy of celebration. If you have a loved one starting a new chapter, you can show you care with words of encouragement and a great gift. While the words may come easy, finding the right gift can be a little more difficult. What if you

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Six ways homeowners can lower residential cooling bills this summer

(BPT) – The YORK® brand of Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has compiled six proven tips to help homeowners reduce cooling bills this spring and summer as energy costs nationwide remain above pre-pandemic rates. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates that home cooling accounts for 12% of the average

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The fire dangers of mishandling lithium-ion batteries and how to avoid them

(BPT) – Electric bicycles (e-bikes) and scooters are more popular than ever with kids and adults alike. Whether for having fun around the neighborhood, running errands across town or even commuting to work, these are convenient, eco-friendly options to get around thanks to rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. These powerful batteries can be recharged and used

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