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...
Are you having trouble with your outdoor electrical system? Do breakers trip or lights turn off when it rains? Does the power to your house go out during storm events? Frustrated? Who wouldn’t be! If you’re finding yourself in this situation, it’s time for...
So, you have heard the term “GFCI receptacle” but do not know what it means. First, the word “receptacle” is often interchanged with the word’s “outlet” or “plug”, but they all refer to the same electrical feature. Second, GFCI stands for “Ground Fault Circuit...
The crawl space is the area located beneath the floor of a raised home. Crawl spaces are typically 1 to 3 feet high, as compared to basements which can be tall enough to walk around. Basements can be fully finished with flooring, lights, and HVAC, while crawlspaces...
Our home must accommodate our changing lifestyles, but sometimes new desires and needs create a demand for more living space. For financial and personal reasons, buying or building a larger home may not be appropriate. Instead, adding square footage to your existing...
For construction professionals and home service providers, it just makes sense to advertise in the place where your potential customers are seeking advise. At HOUSETIPS, we empower homeowners through education. By combining our experience and knowledge, we’ve created...
Florescent lights are inexpensive to purchase and install making them an appealing light source for homes, workshops, utility rooms, and storage rooms. Installation of the light is simple since the fixture is lightweight and generally anchored with two molly bolts...
We all appreciate the comforts of home when the air conditioning and heating systems are working properly. However, the average homeowner doesn’t know what it takes to keep these systems maintained. HVAC service providers are often the resource to keep us living cool...
Flexible duct or Flex duct is often used in the installation of residential Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems to distribute treated air throughout your house. Flex duct, as opposed to rigid duct, was introduced into the residential construction...
As you prepare to purchase a new house or perhaps refinance your existing house, estimating your new monthly note (obligation) to plan your financial obligations is important. There are many variables at play here but let us consider the key elements in establishing...