Home Improvement

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

Take your deck from wood to wow with a composite decking makeover

(BPT) – Consider this — for the same amount of time and energy required to strip, sand and stain a wood deck, you could replace those boards with composite decking and never again have to worry about upkeep. Designed for maximum durability and minimal maintenance, wood-alternative decking, like Trex, is resistant to fading, staining, scratching

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Channel your inner foodie with these chef-approved summer cooking tips

(BPT) – If you love entertaining, summer is a great time to let your inner chef shine. The versatility of using both indoor and outdoor cooking techniques opens up possibilities offering tasty results — for foodies and experienced chefs alike. You can make sure your summer entertaining is a hit with these tips from Signature

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Deck out your yard: Tips for building a ground-level deck

(BPT) – Whether you want to create a picturesque setting for al fresco dining, establish the perfect outdoor entertainment destination, or simply want a place to enjoy relaxing weekends, building a ground-level deck is an ideal way to maximize any outdoor space. Also called a “floating” or “platform” deck, a ground-level deck is a relatively

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How a power outage can cost you money and what you can do about it

(BPT) – From the aging power grid to severe weather events, power outages lasting over an hour or two are increasing, no matter where you live. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, electricity customers experienced an average of eight hours of power outages in 2020, causing many to seek solutions like home standby generators.

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5 allergy and asthma myths debunked and how to have a healthier home

(BPT) – Allergies and asthma are serious public health concerns. In the U.S., approximately 25 million people live with asthma, and more than 50 million people experience various types of allergies each year, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). While many people have asthma and allergies, these conditions are still often

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