The Cost of Home Improvement Fraud and Scams

Americans lost $1.4 billion to fraud and scams in 2012 and the scam industry itself is a $200 billion a year “industry.” For home owners and hopefuls in the US, the number one fear is getting scammed by their contractor. So how do you avoid being taken advantage of?

Protect Yourself From Rogue Movers

When you’re shopping around for a moving company, beware of rogue movers! These are moving companies that will quote you a low price over the phone, and even tell you everything’s included. On moving day, however, you’re in for an ugly surprise – several, in fact. The surprise extra fees will pop up like daisies in springtime, and if you don’t pay you’re in for a hard time.

How Gas Safe is the UK: A Guide to Gas Safety in Your Home

Every year thousands of people across the UK are diagnosed with carbon monoxide poisoning. A highly poisonous gas, you can’t see it, taste it or smell it, but it can kill quickly with no warning. It is critical that every household in the UK understands gas safety in order to protect their family, and stay gas safe in their homes.

The Weirdest Foods You Can Grow in Your Garden

Are you stuck in a rut growing the same old beans, roots and berries or maybe even not knowing what to start growing? Well be stuck no more and take your fruit and veg patch to the next level with some crops that are sure to impress. This infographic from Heiton Buckley looks at some of the weirdest foods you can grow in your garden.

The Inner Workings of a French Drain

The Portland landscaping experts at Landscape East & West have put together a helpful and informative infographic that examines the inner workings of French drains and how they can benefit those who have standing water in their yards – or even just a soggy lawn.

Steal or No Steal?

Burglary and theft of our treasured possessions is something that none of us like to think about. However last year in England and Wales there were 632,000 household burglaries. Statistics show that one in five homes lack coverage for their household contents, meaning they would have to foot the bill themselves should the unthinkable happen.