Aaron Linden
Smart Home Upgrades for Rental
11 October 2019 | 20 replies
I would expand this not only to include regular rental properties, but vacation rental homes, condo's, Air BnB's, etc Start of with simple upgrades like key-less entry, smart thermostats, security system and moisture(water link) control.
Winn Cook
Basement Apartment Feasibility
2 February 2017 | 8 replies
You've got to be careful to mitigate rain and snow in these window wells, because they will tend to allow moisture to migrate into your basement.
Allan Smith
Tenant complaining about Mold
8 December 2017 | 19 replies
I'm from Florida which is obviously very humid so even the slightest moisture exposure can trigger mold growth.
Ankur Agarwal
Using wood-look vinyl vs laminate for flooring
13 April 2018 | 19 replies
The only thing to note about this is that it has to be installed with the correct glue and no moisture.
Jeff Lee
DIY Drywall Texture Question
24 July 2018 | 22 replies
More importantly in a bathroom you want to seal the drywall well so that moisture can't get at it.
Stephen Valdes III
Rehab Choice - Kitchen Cabinets Quality
22 July 2018 | 4 replies
I do fix and flip but always use solid wood cabinets, boxes and doors, as they present better, aren’t affected by humidity as much and can take a beating.In any case, for fix and hold, I’d want a solid wood cabinet so they last longer and won’t require replacing as often, especially here in Florida where moisture tends to find a way to destroy things.
Vishakha Penney
Too hot! Landlords, which is better, attic fan or insulation?
28 June 2018 | 19 replies
The fan will pull air out of the attic, which will pull the cold air out of the apartment (it will be leaking everywhere ie doors, windows, wall outlets, pipe penetrations, etc ) and pull more warm air back inside to make up for it.
Kevin R.
Which inspection findings should I ask the seller to pay for?
4 March 2016 | 10 replies
Per the inspector, this can allow moisture to enter the SE wire and corrode the meter bases and/or the main panels.
Mark Ferguson
Is solar worth it?
1 December 2014 | 13 replies
Are you in favor of penetrating your existing roof to accomodate the necessary mounting brackets?
Joel Florek
Sound Proofing Between Units
13 January 2016 | 13 replies
Keep in mind though, that celing penetrations (e.g., lights) allow for sound to pass through and if there are recessed lights, be careful about surrounding them with insulation if they are not IC (insulation contact) rated.Have you considered upgrading the ceiling tiles with enhanced acoustical properties?