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(BPT) – The vaccine rollout has accelerated across the U.S. and people are beginning to return to their routines, but how they communicate, buy and do things has dramatically shifted. People spend more time — and buy more — online than ever before. During the pandemic, the country has witnessed 10 years of e-commerce growth…
Project Spotlight: Weatherford Public Schools
[box] Job Name: Weatherford Public Schools Location: Weatherford, Oklahoma Product: Hunstman Ultra Select Open Cell Thickness: 10” Open Cell with DC315 Thermal Barrier Coating on-top[/box] Who doesn’t love a well-insulated school? If they exist, we’re not friends with them. 🤷♂️ We’re not afraid of the big jobs, especially when they’re for the kids. We know…
Should you Refi?
(BPT) – Despite mortgage rates hitting historic lows during the last year, many homeowners still haven’t considered refinancing their mortgage — essentially, replacing an existing mortgage with a new mortgage loan that has new terms and potentially a lower interest rate. Homeowners in lower-income brackets may be convinced they won’t qualify for refinancing because of…
Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality
(Family Features) When most people think about air quality, they’re typically thinking about outdoor pollution. However, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the air inside your home can be as polluted, or even more so, than the air outside. The concentrations of some indoor pollutants can be as much as 2-5 times higher…
Cool Tips for Hot Days
Keep your cool this summer with these energy-saving tips (BPT) – There’s a lot to love about summer. At the same time, the season can run up your electric bill fast, especially for Americans living in places where summer temperatures are reaching record highs. According to recent reports, states like Washington and Oregon have seen…
Keep Summer Pests at Bay
Warm and wet spring and summer conditions predicted for much of the country are going to make for an extra buggy season, according to the biannual Bug Barometer forecast from the National Pest Management Association. What’s more, ants, roaches and stinging insects are well-equipped at finding food and shelter in and around your home, and…
7 Tips to Save on Your Remodel
(Family Features) Every homeowner has a defined budget he or she can allocate toward a remodeling project. Even if funds were unlimited, it’s still in a homeowner’s best interest to secure the best value for each dollar invested in a remodeling project, ultimately increasing the value of the home. Consider these tips from the…
5 Tips to Minimize Spring Allergies
(StatePoint) Experts predict allergy season to be exceptionally severe this spring, according to the Allergy & Asthma Network. Rising global temperatures and a forecast of warm, dry air this spring after a winter of heavy snow could significantly increase pollen production. This comes after a year many people spent mostly indoors in quarantine. As you…
Buying and Selling in a Modern World
How Home Buying and Selling Preferences are Modernizing (Family Features) Deciding to buy or sell a home is among the most important choices many people make in their lifetimes. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a great deal about personal real estate transactions and, as with many aspects of daily life, it is an increasingly digital…
Hire Smart: How to Find a Reliable Remodeler
(Family Features) When you decide to make the investment in a home improvement project, you’re likely entrusting a professional contractor to bring your vision to life on time and on budget. Remodeling contractors are diverse, so it’s important to take your time, ask lots of questions and do your research before selecting the right one…