Home Improvement

(BPT) – Any skilled tradesperson can tell you the pride they get from working with their hands, be it framing a home, tiling a floor or repairing a mechanical problem. “It’s a great feeling to be able to accomplish something with your hands and have something finished and tangible that you’ve created,” said Joe Apolloni, […]

(BPT) – Every parent with young children likes to make sure their home is as safe as it possibly can be. Even though you have taken the time to childproof your home, no parent can think of everything. Hidden hazards that pose a potential safety risk to your child may still be in your home

(BPT) – Paid Content by Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. If you’re looking for a home, you already know that it’s rough out there. With a low supply of homes for sale across the country, prices have skyrocketed, pricing many prospective homebuyers out of the market. In many of the nation’s hotspots, multiple buyers are

(BPT) – With the shift to cooler temperatures, insects like to migrate to warmer weather. For homeowners during the season change, that can spell an uptick in bugs like spiders, lady bugs, cockroaches and more venturing indoors. These uninvited pest guests can be an unwelcome surprise and cause undue stress for people wanting to create

(BPT) – Now more than ever, home should be a place where you feel comfortable at all times — whether that’s being focused, productive or relaxed. This is the place where you can be your authentic self, so you want to make thoughtful upgrades that help you live your best life. Home renovations that feature

(BPT) – Time spent at home during the COVID-19 pandemic had many Americans tackling the home improvement project they had been dreaming of. The top reason Americans haven’t completed their pandemic project is because it takes too much time, according to a survey conducted by Delta Faucet. Nearly 50% of people in the study think

(BPT) – When you think of probiotics, gut health likely first comes to mind. Whether it’s fermented foods like yogurt, kombucha and sauerkraut, or vitamin supplements and skin care, probiotics are widely accepted as microscopic powerhouses. What may surprise you is that the benefits of probiotics go beyond the digestive tract. In fact, probiotics are

(BPT) – If you’re one of the many homeowners renovating your house this year, you’re likely looking at a wealth of new products and features that could add beauty and/or functionality to your lifestyle. Thanks in part to our trend of spending more time at home, a significant 59% of U.S. consumers will reallocate part

(BPT) – Easily one of wood’s worst enemies, moisture contributes to mold growth, deterioration and rot. For anyone who owns a deck, this is cause for concern. Regardless of the material used on a deck’s surface, the majority of substructures today are built with wood. If not properly protected, that wood can show signs of

(BPT) – Whether you’re remodeling your kitchen, replacing a broken unit or upgrading your full appliance suite, looking for a new refrigerator can feel overwhelming with all the options available — but it doesn’t have to be! Check out this list of tips and tricks to help you keep your cool as you navigate your