I spent my savings on a paint sprayer and grew my knowledge on different paints and stains for fences, as well as application methods.

They leave oil stains by their garage without cleaning up. 

Tree removal, gutter installation, drainage improvement, exterior paint, decking improvements + stain, driveway improvement, etc What was the outcome?

I updated the kitchen from original 1980's stained wood cabinates and laminent counter tops by reconditioning the cabinates (painting the uppers white with crown moulding, slate for lowers, and installing gold hardware), hand-pouring a white with black marble-type epoxy over the existing counter tops, installing white subway tile with black grout, and removing a large section of cabinates and replacing them with floating shelves.We insulated and heated the former 3-seasons room and converted i What was the outcome?

I updated the kitchen from original 1980's stained wood cabinets and laminate countertops by reconditioning the cabinets (white, slate, and gold), hand-pouring a white with black marble-type epoxy over the existing countertops, installing white subway tile with black grout, and removing a large section of cabinets and replacing them with floating shelves.I also added a 250 sq. ft. bedroom by heating and insulating the three-season room/office.What was the outcome?

*Most* of the time it is, and a good flooring contractor can even blend stains to hide bad staining like that from animal urine.

My tenant left the carpets badly stained and they stunk so bad like old wet dogs that my painter refused to go in there until they were ripped out. 

Also, many homeowners take great pride in their yards and gardens as well as keeping up with general exterior upkeep such as painting or staining fences and decks. 

.- Repair/replace/stain any wood deck/stair, skirting, exterior light, gutters.

When my wife saw the stainless steel stove she made me install a new white stove and the appearance made a huge difference.We never let our tenants install refrigerators with icemakers because when they do leaks and damage is inevitable and when tenants move they always rip the plumbing apart and leave leaks.I can't tell if there are stains in the kitchen ceiling, or if there are recessed lights.