Hi Dana,In addition to paint, maybe put a strip of black indoor outdoor carpet just in front of the door (and on the steps if they are not cement).That area is going to take most of the abuse of moving (scraping appliances and furniture) in and out, as well as most of the foot traffic.Cut 3 or 4 more sheets and toss them in the attic for future use.A hand full of staples is much cheaper and faster on turns than a full repaint.Also keep in mind that is a long narrow space and Lighter colors make things appear larger, darker colors--the opposite.Good Luck!

In my part of the country, you have to put a mobile home on a cement foundation if it is not in a park.

I rent a house (I live in the house), and when it rains alot, and the ground is saturated, a small river starts coming out from the foundation, runs down the cement stairs and goes down a drain. 

Because it was not easy to install on cement flooring underneath the vinyl.My mistake. 

Hi Carrie,With a fourplex, I assume you are a cashflow investor in this property or using it for net worth purposes.(1) Those swapbacks are a pain to get furniture up and down.(2) Those swapbacks are a boon to out of shape people who need a rest to climb stairs.The metal with cement treads are used in many larger multi-family.

Also, I wanted to get a quote to lay a cement foundation for the shed. 

No question; fix the driveway.Use fiber reinforced concrete and it will last longer with 6" of concrete vs the 4" thickness, which is usual.Barry the resident from driving his vehicle on the new cement for 14 days.

Cemented into the ground while we can access the pond bottom. 

Question for new builders- if a lot is In a flood zone would it be required to have flood insurance if the foundation is built up, on cement blocks?

That seem obvious so I assume it is buried or encased in cement below too.