Buy a more durable lock? 

Obviously there are life hacks that we as landlords pick up over the years — how to negotiate with people (e.g. contractors) who want to kick you around, how to buy inexpensive yet durable flooring, where's the best place in town to get rid of crappy furniture, etc.Does anybody else have some good ones?

Went with a frieze style, its durable and hides dirt well.

KareemThe vinyl planks are very durable and very in style right now.

She needs at the least these basic documents:1) Will2) Power of Attorney3) A durable power of attorney for health care4) Advance medical directives5) Do not resuscitate order. 

This goal is to hold the property as a long term rental so I obviously want to ensure durability.

This goal is to hold the property as a long term rental so I obviously want to ensure durability.

What’s going to get me the best look at the lowest cost, whilst being a long-lasting and durable material.

Ceramic tile is great- it’s sanitary, durable and very easy to clean but takes skill to install and is generally more Labor intensive or takes more time.

I've put a durable laminate in the downstairs, and am planning on doing to same upstairs when the carpet is too worn to be reused.