Terms & Conditions
Welcome to HouseBouse. These terms govern your use of our website and the content we publish. By reading any article, leaving a comment, or clicking a link on this site, you agree to what follows. If you do not agree, please close the tab and find your home improvement advice elsewhere.
Acceptance of Terms
Simply visiting housebouse.com counts as acceptance of these terms. We update the site regularly and may revise this page when needed. When we do, we will change the date at the top of this document. Your continued use of the site after any update means you accept the new version. We recommend checking back here once in a while, especially before relying on any older article.
Intellectual Property
All articles, photographs, illustrations, and original diagrams on this site are the property of HouseBouse unless stated otherwise. You may share a short excerpt with a clear link back to the original post. Republishing an entire article or downloading our images for your own projects is not allowed. If you run a website and want to reference our work, a one or two sentence quote with attribution is fine. Copying whole sections or scraping the archive is not allowed and will be treated as infringement.
Amazon Associates and Affiliate Links
HouseBouse participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. That is an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a way for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Our archive contains many older posts, some of which include affiliate links that were added after the original publication date. We do not update every historical article to flag each individual link. If you land on a product page after clicking from our site, assume the link is an affiliate link. This applies to tools, materials, and any other products we mention. The commission does not influence our recommendations. We only link to products we have used or that come highly recommended by professionals we trust.
Disclaimer on Advice and Safety
Everything on HouseBouse is general information for homeowners and DIY enthusiasts. We write about techniques that have worked for us and for people we have interviewed. Your home, your tools, and your skill level are unique. A method that works in one house can be dangerous in another.
Pay special attention to articles about electrical work, plumbing, and structural changes. These topics carry real risk. We are writers and enthusiasts, not licensed electricians, plumbers, or structural engineers. Our content does not replace a professional assessment of your specific situation.
Before you start any project, consider the following
- Turn off the power at the breaker box before touching any wiring, and test the circuit with a voltage tester.
- Check local building codes and pull a permit when required.
- If you are unsure about your ability to complete a task safely, hire a licensed professional.
- Wear appropriate safety gear including eye protection, gloves, and a dust mask when cutting or sanding.
- Never rush a job involving electricity or gas. Stop and call an expert if anything feels wrong.
You are solely responsible for your own safety and for any damage to your property. We do not accept liability for injuries, property damage, or financial loss resulting from the use of information found on this site. The content is provided as is, without any warranties of accuracy or fitness for a particular purpose.
User Content and Comments
We welcome comments and discussion on our articles. When you post a comment, you grant us a non-exclusive license to display it on the site. You are responsible for what you write. Do not post defamatory, abusive, or illegal content. Do not use the comment section to promote your own products or services. We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or delete comments at our discretion, and to block users who violate these rules.
If you see a comment that appears to be spam or contains harmful links, please contact us so we can remove it quickly.
Limitation of Liability and Governing Law
To the maximum extent permitted in your jurisdiction, HouseBouse and its editors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the site or reliance on any article. This includes lost time, materials, or costs associated with fixing a mistake made while following our instructions.
These terms are governed by the laws of the state where the site owner is registered, without regard to conflict of law principles. If any provision of these terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force.
Changes to These Terms
We may modify these terms at any time. Changes take effect immediately upon posting. The date at the top of this page reflects the latest revision. Major changes will be announced in a brief note on our homepage. Minor wording updates may happen without notice.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these terms, want to request permission to use our content, or need to report a copyright issue, send an email to legal@housebouse.com. We usually respond within five business days.