We are moving to a rental property in Seattle next month and the lease is already signed. After signing we mentioned using a portable dishwasher and the PM said it wouldn't work because the outlets aren't grounded.  I...

Hi All,I am in the process of finishing the basement on the side I live in for a Duplex I live in and rent the other side out. I was wondering if anyone has a recommendation on an electrician in the Grand Rapids area ...

Which do it yourself projects on home renovations have given you the best returns? Which renovations do you leave for professionals? Minimal experience with home improvement here. Thanks!

My partners and I are seeking mid-sized electrical contractors for a 16-unit building we're rehabbing this winter. Must have solid references, licenses, and applicable project history. Scope will include separate mete...

For anyone that is landlord: Do you ever do minor electrical work on on your properties if you are not licensed? Maybe change an outlet or fixture? 
Or do you hire licensed electricians for that type of work? Thank y...

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $36,000

Cash invested: $14,000

Nice 3/1. Close to downtown area. I bought it without any plumbing and four receptac...

Hello all,I would like to have your opinion on aluminium wire : should this be a show stopper?I have been told we can use ARC vault breakers to improve the security if the electrical panel is compatible, or change the...

Good day to all,

I was asked by a local landlord for some advice how to deal with a tenant he is having problems with. At the beginning of the month of May tenant replaced a toilet without a landlords permission. Th...

This are interior walls in a property  we just purchased and are in the process of rehabbing. The house was originally built in 1960 so I don't know if this was popular at that time or sometime later. We are trying to...

Hi - I'm looking at 2 properties to re-hab which are concrete block exterior walls (in one case 2 story, the other 1 story). One of them has stucco siding, which is "dated" in New England - the other is vinyl.

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