Oct
20
How to ensure your home stays warm throughout winter
October 20, 2015 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – With some parts of the country already experiencing dipping temperatures and light flurries, it makes sense for homeowners to think about how to keep their home comfortable and performing optimally throughout the colder months. Putting off wint…
Oct
14
Five tips to get a whole new look in the bathroom, for less
October 14, 2015 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – A bathroom remodel is one of the most valuable home improvement projects you can undertake. According to Remodeling Magazine’s 2015 Cost vs. Value Report, a mid-range bathroom remodel of $16,000 recoups 70 percent of its value at the time…
Oct
14
The annual deck checkup: 3 steps to a safer deck
October 14, 2015 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – A little maintenance goes a long way to keep your deck safe, performing well and looking great any time of year. Just like you need an annual checkup with your doctor to ensure you’re in good health, so does your deck. While you may think…
Oct
12
4 approachable modern home design ideas
October 12, 2015 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – Once limited to simplistic, clean lines and cool color schemes, modern design has evolved to include sleek, minimalistic looks with gentle, warm, organic elements. The new “approachable modern” design schemes emphasize the grace of …
Oct
7
Warm up to luxury bathroom upgrades this winter
October 7, 2015 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – Back-to-school and the holidays aren’t the only welcome seasons that arrive with cooler weather. Fall and winter are also a great time to make some luxury upgrades to your home. With children back in school and holiday guests on the way, …
Sep
24
Data shows home fires burn hotter, faster than ever: How you can reduce risks
September 24, 2015 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – While the number of home fires occurring in the U.S. each year has fallen by more than 50 percent since 1977, the ratio of people who die in home fires has remained virtually unchanged, based on data from the National Fire Protection Associatio…