House Parts
This vertical structure supports the roof and divides rooms.
What is a Wall
The most common type of housing in the U.S.
what is a single family house
Home made of ice blocks used by Inuit people.
what is an igloo
This filter should be changed every 1–3 months to keep your HVAC system running efficiently.
what is an air filter
This term refers to the legal right to use and enjoy property.
what is ownership
Channels water away from the roof.
What is a gutter
Approximate percentage of U.S. households that own their home.
65%
Portable round tent used by Mongolian nomads.
what is a yurt
You should clean this appliance’s lint trap after every use to prevent fires.
what is a clothes dryer
This term describes the increase in a property’s value over time.
what is appreciation
a space or room just below the roof of a building.
What is an attic
Median home price in the U.S. as of 2025.
$400,000
Common in Mediterranean regions, often with stucco walls and red tile roofs.
what is a villa
This should be flushed once a year to remove sediment and extend its life.
what is a water heater
This term refers to the estimated value of a property determined by a professional.
what is an appraisal
a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof
What is a Truss
Decade that saw the largest boom in U.S. suburban housing.
What is the 1950s
Traditional English countryside home with a thatched roof.
what is a cottage
This safety device should be tested monthly and replaced every 10 years.
what is a smoke detector
This term refers to the difference between a property’s market value and the amount owed on it.
what is equity
the underside of an architectural structure such as an arch
What is a soffit
Percentage of U.S. homes that have a basement.
40%
Traditional mud-brick home in North Africa.
what is a kasbah
This safety device should be installed near bedrooms and tested monthly to detect a deadly gas.
what is a carbon monoxide detector
The clause in a mortgage that allows the lender to demand full repayment if the borrower defaults.
what is an acceleration clause