(BPT) - Creating your dream backyard starts with a clear plan and the right materials. A well-designed patio turns any outdoor area into a comfortable extension of your home — perfect for relaxing, entertaining and spending more time outside.

(BPT) - PVC pipe is one of the most common and popular options for providing communities and homes with clean, safe drinking water. In fact, it's been in use around the world for more than 70 years. Whether as a replacement for aging infrastructure around the country or for new homes and com…

(Arthur Silver, Contributing Writer) - As young renters face record costs in America's largest cities, a maturing co-living sector is showing it can deliver affordability and strong investor returns at the same time. The emergence of Outpost Group as the country's largest co-living operator …

(BPT) - Spring is the time many homeowners start planning upgrades and new construction projects — and choosing the right design elements and building materials are key to this process. Brick, which was once considered limited in its use and color options, is now playing a major role in givi…

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(BPT) - When it comes to insurance, most people know the obvious things that are covered: car accidents, house fires or theft. But it can go beyond the basics, protecting you from disasters that could otherwise leave you with huge, unexpected bills.

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(BPT) - Spending the winter dreaming of upgrading your outdoor space? Use the latest trends in outdoor design as inspiration. With these approaches, you'll be able to transform a so-so space into an outdoor oasis you'll really enjoy.

(StatePoint) In the coming years, baby boomers are poised to pass down an estimated $17 trillion in home equity to their children, according to a recent Freddie Mac survey. But whether or not you’re among the 75% of homeowners in this generation planning to leave your current home or the pro…

(StatePoint) Buying a home might be the most significant financial decision you ever make. By understanding these eight key steps in the process, you can move forward with confidence, clarity and long-term success:

(StatePoint) Saving for a down payment is one of the biggest barriers to buying a home, but it doesn’t have to be. Not only are down payment assistance programs helping people unlock homeownership, but some mortgage programs make it possible to put down as little as 3%. Here’s what to know: