Archive for the 'Green Living' Category
Jul
12
5 ways to keep your cottage comfortable this summer
July 12, 2017 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – Although it’s officially summer, the fluctuations in temperatures, sporadic downpours and tornado-inciting weather would make you think otherwise. While many of us take the opportunity to hit the beach, lake or ranch during the summer for…
Jul
10
3 things to consider when choosing chocolate
July 10, 2017 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – Few things are better in life than unwrapping and biting into a piece of silky smooth chocolate. With so many options in the candy aisle, it’s important to know not only where your favorite treat originates, but how it impacts the environ…
Jul
10
3 things to consider when choosing chocolate
July 10, 2017 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – Few things are better in life than unwrapping and biting into a piece of silky smooth chocolate. With so many options in the candy aisle, it’s important to know not only where your favorite treat originates, but how it impacts the environ…
Jul
5
(BPT) – Sooner or later, every homeowner will face the same tough decision: Can you repair that malfunctioning system or appliance one more time, or is it finally time to replace it? Summer temperatures can heat up the repair-or-replace debate for home…
Jun
28
Cypress siding: It’s what the pros choose
June 28, 2017 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – If current design trends are any indication, wood siding is back. Design professionals are recommending one species in particular: cypress. What’s behind this revival of cypress siding?“Good looks, dependable performance and afforda…
Jun
16
‘BPA-Free’ meets ‘fake news’
June 16, 2017 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – Thanks to years of attention to bisphenol A (BPA), used primarily to make polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins, there is now quite a bit of attention to various alternatives described generically as “BPA-Free.” Many manufacturers proudl…