Home & Garden Infographics

A deck addition is a great investment and it has a good return. Outdoor living spaces are sought after, which can give you a competitive edge if you ever want to sell your house. A deck addition can increase functional outdoor living space, creating a place for spending time with family and friends. The following infographic looks to answer the question, “Do I Need a Permit To Build a Deck?”

A sump pump is an essential part of your home’s drainage system. It is a pump installed in the lowest part of the basement, used to pump out water that has collected in a basin. The sump basin is set up to collect any accumulating water that enters from drains that are part of the basement’s waterproofing system. The following infographic answers the question, “When Should I Replace My Sump Pump?”

When entertaining outdoors, it’s important to spruce up your patio area, serve food in an efficient manner, and make your guests comfortable. When designing your patio space, you should include shading options like retractable awnings or fabric covers and have plenty of light sources. In the following infographic, DIY Retractable Awnings presents a guide to outdoor entertaining. 

Here Mortgage Calculators has put together an illustrated guide which will help home-owners understand why the home-ownership rate remains well below the historical rate and why Millennials are struggling to afford buying a home.

If you’re investing in a new shed, it’s well worth getting to grips with the bamboozling world of sheddie terminology. Over at Waltons, they know how important is to get the best garden building for your needs. So before you buy and build, be sure to check out the following infographic for a full breakdown of all the different parts that make up a shed, garden office or log cabin.

Unlike the walls which can be seen all-around the house, or the floor that you literally step on, the roof does not garner that much attention compared to these parts of the house.  Because of this, the roof gets lesser attention over time. Because of the unawareness of homeowners, small roofing problems become major ones that require a more money to fix rather than a few tools and effort.

Buying a property is a difficult task that can take years to achieve. The average house price in the USA and the UK is currently around $250k, In light of this, Vivid Doors decided to take a look at what that would buy on the property market in 19 iconic capital cities around the world.

Keeping the home clean is definitely not an easy task and as such, not everyone enjoys cleaning. Take advantage of following handy infographic which features quick, amazing hacks and tips that will help make cleaning much less of a time-wasting routine and also leave you with a clean, shiny home in less than an hour.

If you are looking to buy a natural area rug, there are lots of rugs available to choose from, each with its pros and cons. The most popular types are sisal, seagrass, jute wool, polyester, cotton, and leather rugs. There are multiple shapes and sizes depending on where you need to place it. Patterns vary and can even be customized on your carpet so you have a one-of-a-kind rug.

How long a roof lasts has a lot to do with the roofing material you choose to cover your home or business. Other factors that affect roof longevity include your particular weather and climate, your building’s design and construction, and the regularity of roof maintenance performed. For all the details about roofing material options, their respective lifespans, and more, check out the following infographic.