Home & Garden Infographics

Carbon monoxide, often refereed to as the “silent killer,” has no taste, smell or color and as such is very difficult to detect unless you have a monitor or experience symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. While most people are aware that gas devices pose a risk, they may not realize that appliances fueled by coal, wood and oil can also produce carbon monoxide.

A smart home is a residence that has appliances, heating, air conditioning, TVs, computers, and other systems that are capable of communicating with each other. Check out the infographic below to learn more about smart homes.

The warmth you feel when you stand by a window on a sunny cold day is essentially what radiant heat is. Did you know that you can bring that type of heating into your home via hydronic radiant heating? Check out this infographic and learn about the pros and cons of radiant floor heating, the different radiant heat distribution methods and heat sources used to warm rooms in your home and more.

Buyers and new home builders have been through a lot the last few years trying to function during an influx economy. Recently the housing market has taken a turn for the better, and with this improvement, buyers are back demanding new modern homes. The following infographic illustrates changes in the home building and construction industry as well as the modern American home.

This infographic offers tips and advice for a cost-effective and hassle-free move. Starting 60 days from your desired move date this graphic explains all the steps needed to make sure your move is on time and on budget. It covers all the most important and also the most overlooked steps in a move. It also provides statistics about moving and reasons people move based on US census data.

Have you recently begun searching for a new fireplace in your home? With so many different types of fireplaces currently available in stores today, this task can quickly become overwhelming unless you have the necessary information.

All signs of fall are here: the leaves are changing colors, a chill is in the air and football is in full swing. While you might be tempted to sit back and enjoy the season’s festivities, now is the time to pamper your lawn if you’re looking to have the greenest yard on the block come spring. So, whether you want to make the neighbors as green as your lawn with envy or plan on upgrading your house next year, spending a day or two preparing your lawn for the cold months to come will pay off when it warms up again.