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.
There’s a lot of research on the matter, but the folks at YouHadMeAtGardening.com wanted to put them to the test. So, they conducted a 4-week experiment to study the effects of rock and classical music on common houseplants. This infographic contains their findings after the whole experiment and each plant’s weekly progress.
If you have children, it’s important to consider that pool injuries (and even deaths) happen most frequently with children under 5 years old. In order to have a safe summer, Blue Water Pool Mosaics has put together an infographic outlining the best pool safety tips to keep the little ones safe this summer.
Taking care of a summer lawn can present some interesting challenges. In this infographic, Lawn Doctor provides an assortment of helpful tips on maintaining your lawn during the summer months.
Cleaning our homes is a necessary job with some people loving it and others hating it. The folks at Express Doors Direct decided to investigate how housework and cleaning varies around the world, from who does it, how long they spend, what their favorite products are, and how much they cost. They’ve even uncovered some of the unique cleaning rituals carried out in some parts of the globe.
If you think of all of the places in your house that have the most germs, the bathroom is probably the first that comes to mind. However, there’s a good chance that you’re overlooking one of the germiest places in your house, the kitchen. These germs are spread between the cookware and appliances such as blenders, kitchen sinks, and kitchen faucets.
If your windows are older, drafty and inefficient, you’re probably considering a replacement. Replacing your windows will have a good return on investment in two ways. They will increase the resale value of your home and improve energy efficiency, which will result in energy cost savings over time. In the following infographic, RenovationFind.com looks at the costs to replace windows based on the type of window as well as the material itself.
The top ten houseplants that help keep some of the creepy crawlies away are reviewed in this infographic. It breaks down the advantages of having each plant in the home and what bugs it keeps away.
Smart kitchen appliances like smart dishwashers and fridges will help to make your life better with alerts, notifications, and control of your devices from outside your home. A lot of these smart devices are even available today. Check the trends on the kitchens of the future using the Internet of Things and smart kitchen appliances within this infographic.
From water leaks to high humidity to improperly sealed windows, there are many causes for mold growth within your home’s basement. Symptoms typically include a distinct musty smell or, more seriously, health symptoms such as coughing, sore throat and wheezing. Learn about moldy basement causes in this infographic.
