(BPT) – Winter weather is difficult to predict. Use these tips to help protect your home from the costly damage winter storms can bring.Take care of your roofKeep your gutters clear. This keeps ice from accumulating and backing up under the shingles.Tr…
(BPT) – According to the National Retail Federation, 41.4 million people shopped exclusively online from Thanksgiving Day to Cyber Monday in 2018. As the holidays approach, online shopping will continue to grow in popularity, helping families spend mor…
(BPT) – UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute (FSRI) is launching a powerful new video featuring 911 dispatch and helmet camera footage of the rescue of a young girl in a house fire. This real-life rescue showcasing the great work of Fairfax firefighters provides a significant example of why people should Close Before You Doze. Watch the video here.
(BPT) – Looking for some fiendishly festive ideas to show your Halloween spirit? Here are a trio of easy projects to get your front porch ready for trick-or-treaters. With the help of your Arrow PowerShot 5700 Forward Action Staple Gun and Nailer along…
(BPT) – Stain fighting can be complicated. Some stains dissolve best in hot water while others dissolve in cold. But, according to a recent survey1, most Americans who do laundry don’t wash certain stains with different water temperatures. See what els…
(BPT) – When it’s time to renovate your master bathroom, why not set your sights on something bigger and better? Rather than letting the latest fads drive your choices, create a room that holds its breathtaking beauty for years, and never fails to tran…
(BPT) – What does Napoleon III have to do with the development of margarine? Quite a lot, as it turns out. The origins and evolution of plant-based margarines involve a lot more history – and dramatic changes in how people eat – than you might expect.T…
(BPT) – After a long summer relaxing on your deck or patio, autumn is a great time to renovate your outdoor space – or build one from scratch. Home improvement expert Alison Victoria, host of HGTV’s ‘Windy City Rehab,’ offers five tips for fabulous fal…
(BPT) – When summer sadly comes to an end and fall comes around, there’s no reason to give up everything that makes the season so enjoyable. Hang on to that summer vibe by extending some of the best of those warm-weather pleasures with your family and …
(BPT) – Autumn is a great time to get out of the house and enjoy the outdoors in the company of your favorite four-legged friend. The temperatures have cooled down and the fall colors are starting to appear, yet it’s not too cold to enjoy a brisk walk …