I have a number of 1 BR 1 BA apartments with aging hot water heaters.  I replaced the last one that failed with standard 40 gal electric hot water heaters, but am now thinking of switching to 18kW on-demand / instant ...

Is it code to install the water shutoff and run the supply water lines in the cold storage in the basement? The temperature is 40 degrees Fahrenheit out there and I am worried what would happen if the temperature drop...

Is it code to install the water shutoff and run the supply water lines in the cold storage in the basement? The temperature is 40 degrees Fahrenheit out there and I am worried what would happen if the temperature drop...

Al Gore recently made a statement saying that there is 75% chance that within just 5 years the polar ice in the artic will disappear. He claimed this was the conclusion reached by a certain scientist who imediated de...

A month ago I consulted a contractor  for a pavement work in one of my rentals. The pavement is uneven and is a trip hazard. I was informed by the contractor that he does general contracting and can do the concrete jo...

Hi BP,I own an upper/lower duplex. I'm converting it into a triplex by finishing part of the basement into a studio flat. The basement flat is a small space, only about 300 sqft. There is one furnace so the heating is...

Long story short, Tenant on HUD, has 4 kids. rough ages 5,3,1.5,newborn, one of the oldest 2 kids put the 18 month old in the bath tub and turned on the water, its a single lever, with hot being all the way to the lef...

I have a SFR with 2 units. There is only 1 meter for utilities at this property so utilities are included in the monthly rent. I have verbiage in the signed lease as follows:

Utilities – Reasonable utilities are in...

Hi All, I have a vacation property that I'd prefer NOT to install a hard coded thermostat in - e.g., I want to give folks the ability to set the temperature on their own.  Otherwise I'm sure I'll get complaints.  I'd ...

I am tenant and my unit has a very bad insulation. Morevoer, when outdoor temperature is over 85F (in Irvine, CA so everyday), there is no cold water from the sink/shower, etc. At 85F outdoor temperature, the cold wat...