(BPT) – Meet Billy, Becky and Bob. Watch as their hardworking Smoke Alarm friends stay alert to keep them safe in these real-life scenarios. Your life is worth the effort. Check to make sure your smoke alarms are working and don’t forget to change your batteries – it could save lives.
(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) – 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) – 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) – According to a recent YouGov survey, commissioned by VELUX, 63% of people spend less than 7 hours a week in nature. Nature helps to soothe and calm us, so weave it into the decor throughout your home. Natural light brightens this bathroom, high…
(BPT) – As the pace of technology advances, cybersecurity threats do, too. Data breaches, identity theft, phishing and malware make headlines seemingly every day. Internet-connected devices, social media, digital assistants and mobile apps have become …
(BPT) – October is National Energy Awareness Month, and you can celebrate by exploring opportunities to create a more energy-efficient, environmentally friendly home. With renewable energy solutions gaining momentum with homeowners, the latest energy t…