The numbers looked good until we found out from the HOA that they require tile roofs in that particular area.

We put a tile floor in throughout the home and a fresh coat of paint.

The old clay tile sewer line from 1900 had fallen apart and caused backups in the shower every time I did the laundry. 

If you want to make the best wine possible, the vineyard soil and weather patterns specific to your site are the most important.

He states he can't rent or sell property due to smoke smell..I doubt that.the house was built in 1951.there are numerous cracks in ceiling from house settling, wood floors need redone plus two round stains from kerosene heaters from last tenants,the bathroom is original pink tiles, kitchen cupboards falling off walls,leaking roof,leaked prior in spare room was patched and never painted, the whole house is a fixed upper.I think he's trying to pass the buck onto me so he can repair to sell, not due to smoke smell.Can I take him to court for my refund or will be win.I live in virginia

Were the clay tiles separated?

If you like the look of pavers, why not do stamped concrete as it can give you a similar pattern?

There are various different product forms asbestos was put into, insulation being the #1 most dangerous for airborne suspension, and siding being the least hazardous, a quarter notch under flooring tiles. 

If the concrete is stable - i.e. it's cracked but not shifting any further - you can do a topcoat on the patio only, either with a concrete slurry or use the current patio as a solid base for slate, tile, fieldstone, etc.

I was lured by the cheap pricing (59 cents a foot) and tried it instead of the VCT tile I was using because it looked nicer. 1 year max, and its torn and warped.