Construction and Home Improvement Resources

Most people are not that fond of bugs, especially when they inhabit our living spaces. The desire is to keep them away, oftentimes with pesticides. Unfortunately, traditional pesticides contain many ingredients that are harmful to all living creatures, not just insects.

Taking advantage of your available outdoor area offers many benefits of expanding usable space beyond your four walls. To create a unique space, you should make sure the area is practical and allow enough room to move around freely. The following infographic looks at how to create a great outdoor living space.

If you or a loved one have a physical disability, it is important to make sure your home is handicap accessible. For example, ensuring handrails are available throughout your home and making sure your kitchen and bathroom layouts are easily maneuverable are helpful solutions for making your home handicap accessible.

The longevity of a roof is mostly dependent on the roofing material you choose. Other factors that can affect roof life include weather and climate, the building’s design and construction, and the regularity of roof maintenance performed. Here is an infographic that looks at 6 different types of roofing materials along with their average life expectancy.

Do you know the difference between an apex to a pent roof? How about a shingle from shiplap? Before you buy or build a new shed, check out the following infographic for a full breakdown of all the various parts that make up a shed.

We have been trying to harness the sun’s energy for most of our history in one way or another. However, it was the invention of the first photovoltaic cell by French physicist Edmond Becquerel in 1839 that finally made solar energy possible on a grander scale. Here is an animated infographic that covers the science behind how solar panels work.

A bountiful garden is a great way to increase your curb appeal not to mention providing a relaxing hobby for the gardener. When planning your garden design, it is important to research which layout and plants are good for you. The following infographic features tips for choosing the right design and plants for your garden.

Replacing your roof is one of the largest projects you’ll most likely undertake, not too mention the huge investment new roofing entails. There are a number of things to consider when selecting a new roofing system. With the correct choice, you can be set for the next 20 years, depending on which material you go with.

Taking on a tiling project can seem daunting to the novice, but you don’t have to be an expert to pull of a decent job. Here is a handy infographic that contains all manner of handy tiling tips and tricks for floor tiles and walls tiles.

The exterior of your home represents the overall aesthetic and market value of your property. Only a few features of your home can make an instant visual appeal. This includes a quality paint job on the exterior walls, doors, façade, molding, and shutters. When exterior paint starts to crack off the surface, it’s time to pick up the brush and get to painting.