How To Prepare Your House for the Freeze
So, the winter freeze is here, and you haven’t prepared. The storm will be bad and last for some time. You are in a...
Has the Drought Affected Your House?
If you live in south Louisiana, you know the drought of 2023 was rough. Oppressive heat and dry weather made life miserable for everyone. ...
Winter Wonderland: 8 Cool Energy Efficient Home Ideas
As winter blankets our surroundings in a layer of frost, it's essential to keep our homes cozy without breaking the bank. By making a...
Crumbling Bricks Issues – What causes brick walls to crumble?
Brick walls crumble and deteriorate due to many factors, both natural and man-made. Specifically, we are talking about solid brick walls, not brick veneer...
Single Zone Faucet Connection For Lawn Irrigation
In our overview of irrigation article, we introduced a system that connects directly to an exterior faucet and provides control for a single zone....
The Importance of Properly Assessing a Home – Case Study
Many articles on the HOUSETIPS website result from years of experience looking at foundation failure. This case study is about one client's concern about...
Lawn Irrigation – An Overview
Common Approach to Landscape Watering Along the coastal Gulf South, we typically receive adequate rainfall to mitigate watering needs for lawns and landscaping. However,...
12 Hurricane Preparation Tasks to Do Now
The best time to prepare for a hurricane is before hurricane season starts. Listed below are steps to be taken to help you weather...
5 Benefits of a Metal Roof
The decision to change the roof cover of your house is important because of the expense and intrusion into the solitude of your house...
Home Addition Considerations
There are many reasons why someone would want to add on to their existing home, such as adding an extra bedroom for a growing...
When are permits required to work on a house?
In most areas of the country, there are local building departments that administer construction permits. These permits are part of a process to ensure...
Generator – Portable or Whole House?
Regardless of where you live, power outages are a common problem for homeowners. For homeowners along the Gulf Coast, hurricanes can leave communities without...
Asphalt Driveway Repair
Many streets, and even some driveways, are constructed of asphalt. Asphalt is a mixture of aggregate (rocks) and tar, which is heated, poured, and...
Attic Infill: Can I add rooms in my attic for extra living space?
Our home must accommodate our changing lifestyles, but sometimes new desires and needs create a demand for more living space. For financial and personal...
Homeowner’s Insurance
Homeowners insurance can be complicated. No wonder, with a staggering eight different policy types in the homeowner’s insurance industry alone. Each policy is designed...
Common Types of Windows
In the residential market, there are three common types of windows: Metal – usually aluminum, but can be steel Synthetic – include vinyl &...
