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Keyia Aubrey Chronically late rent payments
6 March 2019 | 13 replies
Basically just don’t be late because it gets expensive quickly and evictions are a permanent stain on their record.  
Aria Saha Tennat leave the door open and I smell weed/marijuana.Marijuana
19 January 2024 | 16 replies
The substance itself doesn't matter imo - whether it's weed, cigars, cigarettes, etc - smoking is smoking and it will damage your property (stains, burn marks, smells). 
Tommy Nguyen Opinions: Pets in Rental Properties
28 June 2023 | 12 replies
You can see in this computer nook (pic below), if you have this type of floor, dog wet will leave black stains on it.This is (fixed or unfixed) dog wet, usually about a foot from the wall, unfixed cats prefer to aim at the wall about tail high.
Tommy Cliff Mold Problems
15 March 2011 | 6 replies
One commercial mold and mildew stain remover even specifically states it should not be applied to porcelain or metal without immediate rinsing with water and that the product isn’t recommended for use on formica or vinyl.Caveat Emptor!
David S. Tells us your best tricks to make a home tenant proof?
12 August 2022 | 51 replies
In future I will be concrete staining slabs.  
Marcus Auerbach First Spec Home / New Constructions - Pictures & Lessons
28 December 2018 | 28 replies
Peter, good questions, I don't have a definitive list, but let me give it a shot:- surveyor, engineer- architect- project manager (can be the GC)- book-keeping, accounts payable- port-a-john service- excavator- basement contractor- water and sewer contractor (we needed directional boring)- contractor material supply house- framers, rough carpenters- roofers (gutters)- window installer- disposal crew, job site cleaners, dumpsters- fireplace contractor- HVAC- plumber- electrician- insulation (spray, stuff, blow in)- drywaller- texture- painters- finish carpenters (doors, trim, millwork)- stain contractor- cabinet installer- hardwood floor installer- tile contractor- carpet installers- siding contractor- caulker- flat-work contractor (concrete)- back fill / finish grade (excavator)- landscaper- installer (closet shelves, door hardware, towel bars etc)- cleaning crew- RealtorIn Wisconsin the GC markup is typically about 8% - for about 500 hours of work - just so you know what you sign up for.
David Robertson Detailed Scope of Work vs "Turnkey" SOW Language
7 January 2015 | 5 replies
I dislike the verbiage you're referring to as 'turn-key'...Good: * Install new cabinetry per attached layout using XXX manufacturer and YYY finish* Install grade 2 granite and 11" overhang on bar* Install backsplash, XXX tile, YYY pattern* Install grade 2 oak flooring, stain and 2 coats polyurethane, standard non-mix minwax color* Remove wall between kitchen and dining room PER ATTACHED FLOOR PLAN* Install new Frigidaire Gallery Stainless Steel appliance package (Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator)* Install XXX Kitchen Faucet* Install 3/4HP Badger Disposal* Rough and Trim out for electrical and plumbing to code PER ATTACHED PLAN* 20 yard dumpster* Labor for demolition per plan* PortapottyTotal: $50,000Bad: * Renovate kitchen and remove wall between kitchen and dining room as discussed* Install new appliance package* Install new fixturesTotal: $50,000Equally bad -* Install new cabinetry per attached layout using XXX manufacturer and YYY finish* Install grade 2 granite and 11" overhang on bar* Install backsplash, XXX tile, YYY pattern* Install grade 2 oak flooring, stain and 2 coats polyurethane, standard non-mix minwax color* Remove wall between kitchen and dining room PER ATTACHED FLOOR PLAN* Install new Frigidaire Gallery Stainless Steel appliance package (Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator)* Install XXX Kitchen Faucet* Install 3/4HP Badger Disposal* Rough and Trim out for electrical and plumbing to code PER ATTACHED PLAN* 20 yard dumpster* Labor for demolition per plan* Portapotty* Use 10x 2x4x8, 10lf 12x4 LVL, 1x5lb box framing nails, 15lf 3/4" CPVC pipe, 1 bottle CPVC glue, 4x 45deg CVPC fittings, etc...
Account Closed Hoarder Condo Clean and Flip
1 March 2023 | 0 replies
There were about 12 contractor bags full of mannequin heads in addition to a wig dryer, 3 boxes of wigs (donated to a cancer charity), lots of carpet stains and general filth.
Drew Smith Refinishing Hardwood Floors
1 January 2021 | 24 replies
Staining sucks, you’re wiping it onto a floor, and poly can be pretty complicated drying process.
Damien Hall Refinish hardwood floors vs install laminate
8 April 2011 | 22 replies
Besides the stains the wood is in good condition.