HOUSETIPS Articles

Types of Basements

by HOUSETIPS | November 21, 2022 | Basements | 0 Comments

Why do some houses have basements, and what are the different kinds of basements? In the simplest of terms, a basement is part of the foundation that supports the house and the “need” for a basement is usually the result of where the house is located. In coastal...

Crawl Space Insulation & Installation

by HOUSETIPS | Nov 20, 2022 | Insulation

The crawl space is the area located beneath the floor of a raised home. Crawl spaces are typically 1 to 3 feet high,...

Oil Paint vs. Latex Paint

by HOUSETIPS | Nov 17, 2022 | Home Renovation

When painting a home, you generally have two choices when it comes to paint selection – oil paint or latex paint....

Value of a Structural Engineer

by HOUSETIPS | Jun 15, 2022 | New Home vs Remodel

Value of a Structural Engineer Why would you hire a structural engineer to design your house? Shouldn’t building...