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23 February 2024 | 6 replies
You'll get a sense of it's "$5/sq ft for LVP flooring" or each window costs this much, exterior paint job is $6000, permits, etc Add up every little thing including light switches and electric outlets.
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21 February 2024 | 4 replies
Then you will have to think about the added cost to possibly modify the exterior of the house to accept the new windows.
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23 February 2024 | 35 replies
Should be an easy fix to add a side gate, sliding glass door, french door, or regular exterior door and steps/patio.
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27 February 2024 | 2053 replies
In 2018, I incurred significant improvement cost on a second property I own free and clear: replace flooring, paint entire interior, replace gutter, window frame, exterior door, new roof (done Dec 2017), electrical, plumbing components, and appliance upgrade.
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23 February 2024 | 387 replies
I agree there is some cost savings and efficiencies with MFs ... one roof and exterior walls.
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19 February 2024 | 11 replies
The architect can provide specifications for various interior and exterior finishes and materials.
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20 February 2024 | 5 replies
The tub/shower sits along the exterior brick wall.
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20 February 2024 | 5 replies
I was about to start the process to get a retroactive permit but realized the additional cost of a new exterior stairwell (metal) and architecture fees is almost 30kIm starting to weigh the options of either full tear down with a new 4 unit construction or separate building in the front of property (current is set back thus the extra costs to permit) or adding a 2 story 2 unit addition connecting to the old propertysorry this post has become 2 ideas i need advice onif it deconvert can i use it as an inlaw suite with 2nd floor unit or a duplex up.
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19 February 2024 | 2 replies
It's time to do some cap ex repairs and update the exterior siding possibly roof and flooring.