The Rise of Small House Plans

For decades now, new home sizes have been trending upward. However, a changing economic climate, coupled with increasing concern for the environment, has launched a new trend – the small house movement. In this infographic, Houseplans.co takes a look at the small house plan movement currently trending in the USA.

Improving Your Home in 10 Minutes or Less

Sounds impossible, right? I mean what can you really do in just 10 minutes that will provide improvement to your home? Decorating is a relatively inexpensive way to brighten your home. Well, here are some simple, ten minute tips from Quid Corner that will help you to improve and add value to your home.

How Dangerous is Your Home?

You probably don’t give much thought to the possible dangers that lie around your home. After all, it’s your palace, your safe haven, your private domain. However, the reality is that your home is more dangerous than you think! From animal dander to dust mites, these home hazards can have an adverse affect on your health.

The History Of The Garage

If you have one, you probably take it for granted but the modern-day garage has evolved quite well from the converted carriage house in which some of the first automobiles were stored. In fact, throughout time garages have shifted from an external necessity to an important part of our homes. From necessary storage spaces to man caves, this infographic explores the history of the garage.

Sofa Reupholstery: DIY vs. DIFM

If your sofas are like mine, they are one of the most used pieces of furniture in the house. And it doesn’t take long at all for sofas to begin losing their fresh and new looks. In this scenario, it can either be time to replace or reupholster. The latter is certainly less expensive than buying new furniture but then the decision on whether to do it yourself or have someone do it for you.

Furnish Your Home on a Budget

Furnishing your home can be quite a project and an expensive one at that depending on the size of your living space. But did you know that you can get big results on a small budget if you know where to shop and take advantage of a few do-it-yourself tricks? The folks at ForRent.com show us how to furnish your home without making a huge dent in your wallet.

Generators: A Must-Have Household Appliance

Unlike the days of our grandparents, we pretty much rely on electricity for just about everything we do. Because of this, it’s essential in many cases for the modern homeowner to own a generator. This is especially true if you already experience regular power outages. So, how does one go about choosing the right model for your residence?

Makings of a Modern Home

In Style Modern has put together this informative infographic that is designed to educate on the the latest in modern home furnishing. It explores four ways in which you can create a modern and up-to-date home, all with with the latest in relaxation and entertainment, design and display, and safety and security.

Build Like the Brady’s

Here is a fun infographic by Design Basics that explores the home design and building process as taught by “Mike Brady” from the 70’s hit television series “The Brady Bunch” and his list of favorite homes from TV history.

How Your Customers Are Searching for Home Improvement

Here is an infographic which takes an in-depth look at how your customers are searching and making purchases related to their home improvement projects. It is a great reference for any contractor or home improvement company looking to gain knowledge on how their customer base are seeking their services online.