If it is tan get 4x4 tubmled traveltine (tan color called walnut) install on diagonal direction with some 2x2 dark brown inserts like metal finish.Another suggestion is to run a row of 4x4 tubled travertine the2" border on top of that then continue 4x4" tubled travertine in diagonal direction!

If it was a normal state, I wouldn't be worried so much about litigation, but in California common sense went up in smoke years ago.

I told this neighbor that the contractor is just blowing smoke, but my neighbor says this guy seems to be nice guy and giving him a few bucks won't hurt, so I made a bet with my neighbor, gave him $80 to give this contractor, but I bet this guy would come in a few hours, take the money, and disappears for another week.What happened?

I would be interested to see what MI and OH notes are doing these days.back in the day the bigger players would not even bid on those notes  :)  I don't play in that sand box other than with commercial banks that call me on one off's.. and its has to be a smoking deal for me to knowingly go into a bad situation up front.. that's why I recommend talking to those that do it for a living have their systems in place etc etc.. in my mind small mom and pop investors take a huge risk trying to play the NPN game .. and would be better off finding nice performing notes.. but that's me.

No one likes to view a rental home in the dark and/or cold.

The rock is a black and dark gray color, not appealing.

Bust a pipe in a dark crawlspace and you will probably find mold growing there if it sits for any length of time.The good news is there are some things you can do yourself if the problem is not widespread.Dry it out, turn on the lights and circulate air will kill most of it.

Bedrooms shall comply with the applicable provisions of this code including, but not limited to, the light, ventilation, room area, ceiling height and room width requirements of this chapter; the plumbing facilities and water-heating facilities requirements of Chapter 5; the heating facilities and electrical receptacle requirements of Chapter 6; and the smoke detector and emergency escape requirements of Chapter 7.702.4 Emergency escape openings.

So, my understanding is I can add my own addendum with specific rules, such as "no smoking while hanging out of the window" as an example. 

(Smart investors used the downturn as an opportunity to load up on "dark" fiber at pennies on the dollar - cash is king.)