But then, that may be because I don't know how much a "master" electrician or plumber really knows about the design of the system they install.

I own a duplex which currently has electric baseboard heat that was installed by the previous owner.

If you're installing new trim, lay it out or prop it against a drop cloth and spray it before install.

I was thinking about a werner fire escape ladder I can install near a large window. 

Every is do-able for DIY. 

silly question...i'm installing new entry doors on 20 apartments and am looking for new knobs and deadbolts....i've seen knob and single cyl deadbolts for about $13 per set, but of course they are not a name brand.

I immediately installed a dishwasher and multi-split air conditioner in the upper unit and found tenants to move in and help pay the mortgage.

A Sump pump with a small generator would be the first thing you would install here.I have a business associate that is building a 4500 sq ft home on land we sold him.

Closing decreases your available credit, so could actually help if you are trying to get a loan.In my experience the thing that propelled my score highest in my younger days was installment loans on automobiles.

The reasons I decided to go outside of city limits were 1) impact fees are waved 2) the water has already been paid to be installed and that saves me 25 grand out of the gate.