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.

How To Prevent Mosquitoes From Breeding in Your Yard

Summer is synonymous with many things: baseball, fireworks and unfortunately, mosquitoes, which can ruin a summer barbecue faster than a rotten hamburger. The good news is you don’t have to run for cover every time the sun goes down. With a little preventive maintenance and monitoring, you can gain the upper hand on mosquitoes.

Iconic Doors

Every door is an exit and an entrance that leads to somewhere else. However some doors are more instantly recognizable than others. These doors are made famous by the people, institutions, mystical worlds or buildings they represent. In the following infographic by Window & Door Guys, learn some interesting facts about some of the most iconic doors in history, religion, pop culture and fiction.