The Effects of a Cold Home

Cold Homes Week Infographic

The cold is killing a lot of people in the UK every year which is why the Energy Bill Revolution has launched Cold Homes Week from February 3–7, 2014. The aim is to help raise awareness about the lack of insulation in UK homes and to lobby the government to fund super-insulation in homes, and thus reduce fuel poverty. Courtesy of: boilerjuice.com Read more »

Steps to Efficient Heating

Weather temperatures go up and down and as we all know heating bills can get out of hand rather fast if you are living month to month. Not everyone can afford Nest currently and because of that it is good to follow these steps. Keep your fireplace damper closed when not in use. Turn your thermostat down when people go to bed and during the day […] Read more »

Protect Your Home From Burglary

According to the FBI, over 2.2 million homes are burglarized every years. How safe is your home? There are easy ways to protect yourself, your family and your belongings from thieves. With millions of dollars in merchandise available in nearly any neighborhood, thieves canvas homes to make quick and calculated attacks. How can you defend against such burglaries? There are many ways to detour thieves […] Read more »

BathEmpire BTU Infographic

As winter strikes, it’s difficult to block out the sounds of howling wind, the grey, thundering skies and blistery chills you get every time you walk out your door. To stay on the safe side, a lot of us tend to turn up the heat as high as possible and try to remain in the warm solace of our homes. However, most people really are […] Read more »

Popular Home Renovations To Add Value to Your Home

Upgrading your home can offer many advantages, like personalizing your space, improving your energy savings, and increasing the total resale value of your home. Whether you’ve recently purchased a home or you’ve lived there for years and are looking to upgrade your humble abode, consider these five popular home renovations from Citizens Bank. Keep in mind that some home improvement projects can also lower your […] Read more »

The Underestimated Power of the Sofa

Nabru are the sofa specialists. They know that everyone has a sofa, BUT…they also know that people choose to use their sofas in different ways. They have put together some interesting facts that involves sofa use. For example, the world’s fastest sofa, or the world’s longest sofa, or even how many arguments a sofa will host. Check out the Nabru infographic for some more interesting facts. […] Read more »

DIY Home Improvement: Powering Up with BLDC Motors

Americans use BLDC Motors more than they may know – especially when they tackle a home improvement project. Brushless DC motor technology has advanced, allowing power tools to become more efficient and durable. This infographic from Sinotech examines home improvement in America, the power tool industry and the history of the development of BLDC motors.   Original Source: http://www.sinotech.com/blog/diy-home-improvement-powering-up-with-bldc-motors-infographic/. Read more »

The Homebuyers Checklist

Real Estate Infographics

Buying a home is no easy task. Understanding the paperwork involved is often cited by first-time buyers as one of the most difficult parts of the process. Doorsteps.com has compiled an overview of what’s most commonly needed and when during the process. There is a mountain of paperwork but first you need to know if you have the credit. Most people think they can afford […] Read more »

Protect Your Home This Holiday Season

Want to know something alarming? Every year, 2,000,000 home invasions are reported—that’s one home burglary every 14.6 seconds. And with the holiday season among us, it’s the perfect opportunity for burglars to polish up their own holiday wish lists. The most popular stolen items are small, yet pricey; often including things such as cash, jewelry, laptops, guns, digital cameras, small electronics (iPods, GPS, PDAs MP3s and […] Read more »