(BPT) - Because you love your home, you want to make your outdoor spaces just as comfortable and unique as the ones you've created indoors. Whether you dream of entertaining or relaxing, you want to make memories in beautiful outdoor areas curated to reflect your tastes and durable enough to meet your demands.

(BPT) - If you recycle at home or the office, that's great! Mother Nature thanks you. But, when was the last time you thought about how and what you're tossing into your bins? If you're recycling like it's 1999, or even 2019, you might be interested to learn that this practice has changed, evolved and expanded within the past few years. Here's what you need to know.

By Doug Anderson,

ENERGY STAR Certified Products

(BPT) - With the weather turning colder, you may think there's not much more you can do to protect your outdoor surfaces from damage caused by the elements. The good news is, it's not too late to ensure that any unprotected patios, driveways, pool decks, paths, sidewalks or other exterior concrete surfaces on your property are safe from flaking, cracking, spalling or staining. Depending on the current climate conditions where you live, there still may be plenty of time for you to tackle this crucial outdoor project before the worst winter weather.