Construction and Home Improvement Resources
Here we have compiled a variety of resources related to construction, building and home improvement including articles, infographics and videos. Resources are displayed from the most recently published to the oldest.
Termite Control: Get Rid of Termites
If you live in Arizona, you have either had termites or you will! Termites are silent demolishers, working quietly under the surface to cause massive destruction to your home and property. They consume all types of cellulose-sourced substances. Learn more about termites and how to keep them at bay in this infographic.
7 Common Home Repairs You Can Do Yourself
Sooner or later, what was once a new and pristine home will start showing it’s age, whether it’s a leaky faucet, worrisome wall cracks, or a myriad of other issues. Don’t be so quick to call the handyman! Here is a video and visual guide to 7 common home repairs you can do by yourself.
Bathroom Cleaning Hacks
Without a regular cleaning schedule, your bathroom can quickly become the filthiest room in your house, potentially leading to you catching staph, e. coli or some other equally stomach-turning illness. Here is an infographic that showcases some of the best and easiest DIY cleaning hacks for your bathroom.
40 Simple Bedroom Design Hacks to Transform the Bedroom
Here is an infographic that features 40 simple bedroom design hacks that will propel your bedroom from a cluttered mess to a well designed, stylish and attractive space in which you can successfully unwind from each day and properly rise for a new one.
Air Conditioning: Interesting Facts, Science & History
There is some interesting history surrounding air conditioning. And it did not begin with begin home comfort. Rather it was invented in order to cool any printing press for professional use. It rapidly become apparent that cooling a house would be another useful purpose for the air conditioner. This infographic features useful and fun information about air conditioning and it’s history.
Season By Season Landscaping Guide
Here is a visual checklist of landscaping tasks to perform each season to keep your garden and landscape looking great. It is broken down into the four seasons, with each season having individual tasks that should be performed throughout that season.
How To Display Art In Your Home
Just like your furniture, artwork can immediately change a room’s mood. However, it is not so easy to decide where to display each piece to get best results. Here is an informative infographic that will show you how to display art in your home.
DIY Pest Control for the Savvy Gardener
Using organic pest control methods in your garden can be a tricky endeavor. It’s very easy to fall into the trap of using chemicals. By understanding biological control methods using beneficial insects and insectary plants, you can introduce a fully sustainable eco-friendly pest control system into your garden, lawn or crop. The following infographic provides DIY pest control tips for the savvy Gardner.
The Ultimate Lawn Care Guide
Is the grass always greener on your neighbors yard? It’s the never-ending battle of suburbia: Who has the best lawn? If your turf is looking a little bit worse for wear, fear not. You can still have golf-course worthy grass with a bit of tending lawnin’ care.
The Sound of Silence: Sound Proofing Your Home
Did you know that the average person can hear sounds down to about 0 dB? Some people can hear sounds down to -15 dB! Transforming a home plagued by noise pollution into a serene oasis of peace and quiet can help those with sensitive hearing to relax as well as increase the overall value of the home.
Termite Control: Get Rid of Termites
If you live in Arizona, you have either had termites or you will! Termites are silent demolishers, working quietly under the surface to cause massive destruction to your home and property. They consume all types of cellulose-sourced substances. Learn more about termites and how to keep them at bay in this infographic.
7 Common Home Repairs You Can Do Yourself
Sooner or later, what was once a new and pristine home will start showing it’s age, whether it’s a leaky faucet, worrisome wall cracks, or a myriad of other issues. Don’t be so quick to call the handyman! Here is a video and visual guide to 7 common home repairs you can do by yourself.
Bathroom Cleaning Hacks
Without a regular cleaning schedule, your bathroom can quickly become the filthiest room in your house, potentially leading to you catching staph, e. coli or some other equally stomach-turning illness. Here is an infographic that showcases some of the best and easiest DIY cleaning hacks for your bathroom.
40 Simple Bedroom Design Hacks to Transform the Bedroom
Here is an infographic that features 40 simple bedroom design hacks that will propel your bedroom from a cluttered mess to a well designed, stylish and attractive space in which you can successfully unwind from each day and properly rise for a new one.
Air Conditioning: Interesting Facts, Science & History
There is some interesting history surrounding air conditioning. And it did not begin with begin home comfort. Rather it was invented in order to cool any printing press for professional use. It rapidly become apparent that cooling a house would be another useful purpose for the air conditioner. This infographic features useful and fun information about air conditioning and it’s history.
Season By Season Landscaping Guide
Here is a visual checklist of landscaping tasks to perform each season to keep your garden and landscape looking great. It is broken down into the four seasons, with each season having individual tasks that should be performed throughout that season.
How To Display Art In Your Home
Just like your furniture, artwork can immediately change a room’s mood. However, it is not so easy to decide where to display each piece to get best results. Here is an informative infographic that will show you how to display art in your home.
DIY Pest Control for the Savvy Gardener
Using organic pest control methods in your garden can be a tricky endeavor. It’s very easy to fall into the trap of using chemicals. By understanding biological control methods using beneficial insects and insectary plants, you can introduce a fully sustainable eco-friendly pest control system into your garden, lawn or crop. The following infographic provides DIY pest control tips for the savvy Gardner.
The Ultimate Lawn Care Guide
Is the grass always greener on your neighbors yard? It’s the never-ending battle of suburbia: Who has the best lawn? If your turf is looking a little bit worse for wear, fear not. You can still have golf-course worthy grass with a bit of tending lawnin’ care.
The Sound of Silence: Sound Proofing Your Home
Did you know that the average person can hear sounds down to about 0 dB? Some people can hear sounds down to -15 dB! Transforming a home plagued by noise pollution into a serene oasis of peace and quiet can help those with sensitive hearing to relax as well as increase the overall value of the home.