How to clean your pool after a major storm

(BPT) - After any kind of severe storm, cleaning up your swimming pool may seem daunting. Between the tree branches and leaves, random debris, and generally dirty water in your pool after the stormy …

5 Tips for Choosing Gardening Essentials

Whether you’re a new homeowner ready to tackle the landscaping for the first time or a seasoned gardener looking to do some updating, when it comes to gardening, you simply need the right tools to do the job well.

5 ways homeowners can prepare for summer pests

(BPT) - As we quickly approach warmer months, homeowners are getting ready for their summertime favorites, including spending more …

Top 5 ways to elevate your patio

(BPT) - Just in time for warmer weather, step outside and imagine your ideal outdoor space. Create an area that complements your …

Cleaner Indoor Air: 5 Ways To Reduce Asthma and Allergy Triggers in Your Home

(BPT) - If you or a family member experiences allergies or asthma, you know how challenging it is to avoid triggers. When pollen is …

7 Ways to Creatively Display Favorite Photos

(Family Features) Consider these easy and affordable ways to showcase some of your favorite photos.

10 Pool Opening Tips for Swim Season 2023

(David Van Brunt) - With Memorial Day and the official start of summer upon us, it's time to get pools prepped for the swim season. However, as eager as you are to jump in, opening a pool is more …

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4 simple steps to ensure cleaner, safer drinking water at home

(BPT) - With the World Health Organization estimating that more than 2 billion people globally lack access to safely managed drinking …

Worried about hurricane season? Here's how to protect your backyard pool

(BPT) - If you live in hurricane-affected areas of the country, and you own a pool, it's important to know how to best protect your …

Lay Tile Like a Pro: 11 steps to update bathroom flooring

(Family Features) Updating the flooring can help infuse new life into tired, outdated bathrooms. For an upscale, polished look …

How to clean soot and ash from your pool after a wildfire

(BPT) - If your region faces the risk of wildfires during the hot, dry summer months, you may already have an emergency plan in place. …

This budget-friendly innovation lets you add a bathroom anywhere

(BPT) - After years of home improvement enthusiasm, homeowners are approaching renovations differently. Inflation means projects cost …