The rental is pretty old and the plumbing in the basement is starting to show blue corrosion on the pipes and I am concerned this will lead to bigger issues in the future.I don't feel comfortable taking on this as a DIY as I believe there will need to be soldering done to remove/replace some sections.

Purchase price: $538,000 Sale price: $1,350,000 Completely Renovated, Stunning 5 Bedroom, 4 Bath Center Hall Colonial features a Grand Marble Entry Foyer, Formal Living room, Dining room, and Gorgeous State-of-the-art Kitchen with white Custom cabinetry, Carrara marble contrasted with a beautiful navy-blue glass backsplash, sliders onto a huge two-tiered deck overlooking a private wooded backyard.

If you find that it's a good blue-collar area with home buyers and opportunity, jump on it.    

It is why I argue till I'm blue in the face that high cost of living isn't a bad thing!

I am located just over the Blues from you.

I have used the blue-can Minwax poly as well (water based) and it does a good job too.

There’s a 1,068-bottle wine cellar, gourmet kitchen with blue Esmeralda countertops and top-of-the-line appliances and a wellness area with wet and dry saunas.

Pex is blue, red or white.

Lighter colors that compliment each other work best.

I could see a turquoise, lime green, orange, or baby blue.