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Ryan Dossey Ways to speed up wood stain drying?
7 December 2015 | 3 replies

We built garage shelves to use for storage in our office. We decided to stain them so they look nicer. Now.... I'm wanting them to dry faster so I can get them out of my dining room.Blow Dryer? Fan? Patience? They're ...

Mike Knowles What are these stains on brick exterior?
31 December 2015 | 7 replies

I'm rehabbing a property and there are a lot of stains/deposits on the brick exterior.  I'm not sure what they are, what caused them, or if they are able to be removed.  They are all over the exterior.  Any thoughts?

Crystal Shen Large Bleach Stain on Carpet - Security Deposit
25 November 2023 | 3 replies

Hello!
I am a new house-hacking landlord (~2 years of experience) and am finding my balance between being a reasonable/caring landlord and operating a business/not being taken advantage of. My tenant of ~1 year left ...

Sean Jarrett What are your opinions on Concrete Staining?
21 August 2023 | 5 replies

I am flipping a sensor condo, and trying to make it more unique than the other thousand units they have. There is a small concrete porch that I’m thinking of staining, or possibly painting to look like wooden planks. ...

Sandra Holt Carpet Issues
20 July 2015 | 2 replies

I have a group of women who just moved out of one of my rentals after four years.  The carpet everywhere still looks great except for one bedroom where there is a huge stain that I can't get out with the two carpet st...

Jack B. This "mold" won't scrub off...is it something other than mold?
12 February 2020 | 5 replies

Tenant moved in and said there is mold in Washer. I go to take a look and scrub it off with a bleach and baking soda paste. First wipe it with a paper towel and bleach and NOTHING comes off. It's completely clean. S...

Jon K. Rent a Home Depot DIY carpet steamer or get Stanley/commercial service?
28 February 2024 | 8 replies

I've realized that my carpet is way behind the Woolite carpet stain remover stage. But, I'm also not going to replace the carpet right now. I tried vinegar/baking soda, dollar store cleaners, and Woolite (worked, b...

Alan Bosca Charge prior tenant's security deposit for carpet issues?
2 February 2020 | 8 replies

Hi -
I have a 1 3/4 year old carpet with some stains - my new tenant is requesting a replacement carpet. I think the new tenant is being a tad picky, but my question is if it is fair to charge the prior tenant for re...

Tom Keith Cleaning exterior rough cedar walls
14 August 2014 | 4 replies

hello All. I purchased home with a two stour addiction that has rough cedar exterior walls. The walls were left to the elements for some years and have turned almost black. I wondered if they can be cleaned with somet...

Roger Grubb Have you purchased rental properties on well water?
14 May 2021 | 3 replies

My out-of-state agent tells me this is normal for the neighborhood but I see iron staining all over the tubs and toilet and can't imaging a tenant being okay with this.  
Questions:
Have your tenants been okay with ...