The History Of The Garage

The modern garage is a far cry from the converted carriage house in which the first cars were housed. Over the years, garages have evolved from an external necessity to an important part of our homes. From necessary storage spaces to outright man caves,  take a look at the history of the garage in the following infographic.

How Dangerous is Your Home?

Your home is more dangerous than you think. From animal dander to dust mites, these home hazards can take a toll on your health. Check out this infographic from COIT to discover tips and solutions to protect your home.

Sofa Reupholstery: Do-It-Yourself vs. Do-It-For-Me

If you feel like you can save money by doing furniture re-upholstery yourself, hold that thought and take a look at this infographic first. Not only does it lay out the pros and cons of DIY and DIFM, it also zooms in on the details, and reveals the hard truth behind every amateur or professional job.

How to Furnish Your Home on a Budget

Furnishing your home can be quite a project–an expensive one. But you can get big results on a small budget if you know where to look, and use a few DIY tricks. ForRent.com shows us how to furniture shop without emptying your wallet.

Hide Yo’ Kids, Hide Yo’ Wife & Your Husband Too

If you live in the suburbs you might think you are less likely to get burglarized, unfortunately that’s not the case. Homes in the suburbs are 1.5 times more likely to be broken into. So how do you protect your home and family from a break-in? You think like a burglar. Knowing what burglars are looking for and how they break-in can help you safe guard your home.

The Importance of Curb Appeal

In marketing, advertising plays a big part of making a sale and when marketing a commodity, it is undeniable that a big part of attracting customers is the visuals of that particular commodity. Selling a house is no different than selling other commodities since the sale of a house will no doubt rely on visual impact. Immediate visual appeal in terms of what the house looks like on the outside is therefore important.