Archive for the 'Green Building' Category
Oct
4
(BPT) – While many people may be thinking of pumpkins, apple picking and football in the fall, this time of year also marks the beginning of the holiday giving season.Savvy donors understand the practical benefit of giving before the end of the calenda…
Oct
1
Fall: Best season for planting trees that boost home and community value
October 1, 2016 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – Planting a tree is an investment in the future, according to a Greek proverb: “A society grows great when old men plant trees under whose shade they never expect to sit.” But did you know planting trees around your home is also an i…
Sep
29
Move over mosquitoes: Tick prevention grabs attention in fall and winter
September 29, 2016 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – Zika-carrying mosquitoes had their moment this year as the nation’s top headline-grabbing pests, but the arrival of cooler weather means the resurgence of another disease-carrying insect. Ticks transmit a number of diseases, including Lyme dise…
Sep
28
Prepare your home for winter with these smart home improvement projects
September 28, 2016 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – Fall is here, and with it, cooler temperatures. Home renovation experts suggest now is the ideal time for homeowners to prepare their home for winter and think about home improvement plans that they can complete during the fall months. When it…
Sep
28
Tackle those air leaks now before heavy snow and cold temperatures hit
September 28, 2016 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – Home renovation experts suggest now is the ideal time for homeowners to prepare their home for winter and think about home improvement plans they can complete now.When it comes to home improvements, building experts recommend homeowners careful…
Sep
22
Conserve energy and save money this fall by weatherizing your home with these easy tips
September 22, 2016 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – Cooler seasonal temperatures can have an impact on not only your home, but also your wallet. Along with adjusting your thermostat as the cooler weather embraces much of the country, weatherizing your home also has a direct impact on the amount …