Archive for the 'Green Living' Category
Oct
5
5 eco-friendly tips for cleaning your home
October 5, 2017 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – Log onto almost any news website and in just a few clicks you’ll probably come across some story about the environment. Whether it has to do with international agreements, alternative energy sources or fuel-efficient cars, the discussion …
Oct
4
How can insulation contribute to home repair following a hurricane?
October 4, 2017 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – As we are all too aware, hurricane season is in full swing, and thousands of homeowners across the southern U.S. and Puerto Rico have been hit by mammoth hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.Nearly every year, the cost of damages that occur as a r…
Sep
21
Preserve seasonal flavors through the joy of canning
September 21, 2017 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – With summer coming to a close, there’s more of a desire than ever to hang on to those breezy afternoons and peak flavors from newly picked fruits and vegetables. Canning, a time-honored tradition, makes it simple to not only preserve our …
Sep
19
O Mythmas Tree! Debunking the Myths Behind the Real vs. Artificial Tree Debate
September 19, 2017 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – Here comes Santa Claus … and a sleigh full of confusion about Christmas trees. Better to buy real or better to buy artificial? Popular myths are that real trees are bad for the environment, artificial trees make more financial sense and …
Sep
19
O Mythmas Tree! Debunking the Myths Behind the Real vs. Artificial Tree Debate
September 19, 2017 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – Here comes Santa Claus … and a sleigh full of confusion about Christmas trees. Better to buy real or better to buy artificial? Popular myths are that real trees are bad for the environment, artificial trees make more financial sense and …
Sep
1
4 steps to safely recycle your household batteries
September 1, 2017 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – Do you have a pile of used household batteries hidden in your junk drawer or in a coffee can in the garage? You know you should be environmentally responsible and recycle them, but you aren’t sure where to start. So the pile grows larger….