Not that this is always indicative of heaving or moisture, but other signs can include cracked tiles or grout cracking in an otherwise good tile job, bulged wood flooring, corners of vinyl squares coming up, etc, especially if near a bath or kitchen sink.

I would say if I did that on my place it would prolly cost me about $5,000 although I don't know if I would want to do all that tile.

I buy all my faucets, light fixtures, door knobs, locks, cabinet hardware, hinges, accent tile, etc. online.

Many take their shoes off on the main level etc.I have found tile is just as cheap as carpet you just have to find someone to install it for cheap and not the regular labor rate.

In one day, it went from disaster to move in ready.The place had hardwood and tile throughout except for a room in the back (office/den type room).

For flooring, I like to use VCT in kitchens and baths because it is extremely durable, looks decent (not terrific, but it is a rental and the price to durability factor IS terrific), and it outlast the peel and stick tiles or sheet vinyl.

I prefer to use ceramic tile because ceramic is durable so you'll never have to replace the flooring again.

I have been considering reflooring a rehab kitchen and bath with smooth rubber flooring (it comes as both roll and tile).

We have inspectors which use thermal imaging--works well to see behind the drywall or tile in showers to find leaks (past or current).

For instance, I know that a full gut and remodel including new toilet, new vanity, mirror, sink, glass door enclosure, stone/tile on shower walls, etc will run me $2500 per bathroom.