Recent inside wooden problem has been a nightmare. Wildlife expert inspected to find out where they were getting in. He thinks they are coming in via  old broken cast iron pipes in the bathroom. That now we need to ge...

Can anyone recommend an investor friendly contractor to replace steps on an iron staircase in Chicago?

I am looking at a house right now we like to live in. Love everything about it except the wrought iron spindles for the staircase.

Other homes in the development have double spindles for each piece of iron. This hous...

I have my first rental property which I purchased at the end of July in Roswell, GA which is just north of Atlanta.  It's a small duplex that was built in 1965.  This week I had two plumbing issues.  On one side there...

Hello All,I'm starting over I guess. I've had two rental properties for last 15 years and flipped one i the that time period. I made up my mind I'm moving full steam ahead with a real estate. My question is, I just ha...

Hello all,
I am a soon to be licensed argent trying to decide what brokerage to hang my license with. Wondering if anyone here has any experience with Iron Valley. They are somewhat newer but seem to have a good pres...

Hello, I don't have any experience with cast iron tubs, from these photos are you able to tell if this is a "definite replace now" situation or a "its just a gamble if you keep them" situation? The upper lip around th...

Just a quick note to any newbies.  Make sure to test/inspect all plumbing before installing drywall.  Photos were taken today of a 1950's home I am renovating.  I always recommend inspecting drain and running a camera...

What's the best saw/blade combination for removing old steam pipes from a basement (asbestos insulation already removed)? Is there a better option than a sawz-all and a metal cutting blade? Any chance it can be taken ...

I'm looking at a 4 unit that has these big floor mounted radiators, are these expensive utility wise? Also, what are options to replace with that would be cost effective?