The appliances, sinks, and bathtubs are all old and need to be redone.

The last apartment I completely gutted, removing everything except the ceilings and the bath tub.

The bathtubs were so thin and brittle, I was able to basically just kick them apart (this is very cathartic if you're in a bad mood, btw)  ..

For example, barkeepers's helper is fantastic for porcelain sinks or bathtubs, and inexpensive. 2. learn to fix things because whatever you cannot, you will have to pay to fix. get to know home depot and make it your best friend. know the prices for items. find and get to know handymen in the local area. knowing this will help you save on expenses and not get overcharged.3. if you ever had roommates, learn to get along with them. learn to compromise. roommates are an extension of future tenants. it is give and take. if you want long term tenants, need to be fair and reasonable. if you have the money, and don't care about the above, then get a property manager that will charge you 6% of the rents each month.

Also check out the fireplace mantle, window sills, counter tops, bath tub ledges, tables near the couch and bedside tables.4.

We do some light painting, change out fixtures/fans, change out cabinet pulls, do caulking on bathtubs and trim, etc etc. 

Does anyone have a referral for someone in the San Diego area who does a good  job re-glazing bathtubs?

Hello, I would like to do some renovation work in my house which will primarily entail painting, molding, new hardwood flooring, plumbing (new bathtubs / toilets, etc), and electrical work (would like to install recessed lighting), and painting.

That includes a new quartz counter top, re-flooring to included laminate hardwood floors, high end stain resistant carpets in the rooms, new designer paint and trim, new master bathtub/shower and tiles, new tiled fireplace and some other things plus all labor.

I have a couple of options for bathtub refinishingHouse built in 1984Miracle methods charges $515 per tub and has a 5 year warranty with a 2 day processI can get a company in Dallas to do it for $170 per tub with a 1 year warranty with a 1 day installment processAny thoughts or recommendations?