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Luca Mastrangelo 2 family heating updates and uninsulated exposed basement
28 April 2020 | 9 replies

Hi everyone. Not sure if this is the best forum to post in but ill start here. my property is a very old , circa 1900, 2 family in south eatern ct. The foundation is typical field stone basement. It's a concrete slab ...

Adam Olsen How much basement moisture is tolerable/ normal and how to tell if a french drain or other precautions are necessary?
6 March 2014 | 4 replies

It's necessary that I replace the floor in the basement of my duplex. I'm in the process of breaking out the old concrete and the earth under is wet. I understand that there should be moisture in the dirt but how ...

Chandler Buckner Purchasing my first property
22 November 2017 | 3 replies

Hi BP!!

Hope everyone is well, and gearing up for a great Thanksgiving.

I just made my first offer on my first property yesterday. It’s a single family home in Albuquerque, NM.

My question is, does it matter whe...

Michael Arredondo Putting Tyvek Wrap over old siding?
27 June 2019 | 5 replies

Hello Bigger Pockets community,I have a NOOB question for some contractors. Just picked up my first rental and doing some of the work myself. My question is the siding is wood and in decent shape however after removin...

Jason Polykoff FHA Requirements for Inspection
14 January 2021 | 5 replies

What are the FHA requirements when it comes to the inspection of a property? Do we need termite? What about Radon?
P.S. This is for a Philly area property. Thanks BP!

Sunny P. Carpet and painting
26 March 2017 | 2 replies

how often should the carpet be replaced and how often should the walls be painted ? I am sure there's a lot of "it depends" but generally speaking and seeing what you guys do.  My unit is about 8 years old.  What othe...

Bryan Casteel Strange Problems in Properties
16 April 2006 | 8 replies

What are some of the stranger problems you have run into when inspecting or fixing or just owning a property?

The strangest one I have run into yet was finding a 10' x 10' x 2' pool of human waste under the dining ro...

Account Closed question about infiltration
20 July 2020 | 6 replies

i'm noticing that many properties in my area (sherbrooke quebec) have infiltration. is this something to be concerned about? are there certain types of infiltration that are worse than others? i recently purchased a d...

Jordan L. Keeping crawlspace moisture down in the southeast
4 November 2020 | 12 replies

Hi everyone, I am working on a rehab-to-rent in North Carolina that has some crawlspace moisture and wood rot issues. I'm going to end up replacing 30+ floor joists in this property. Having a repair of this magnit...

Philip Nowak How to Remove Rust From Metal Shed Roof
27 December 2015 | 18 replies

Hi BP Community, anyone have any tips or experience removing rust from a metal shed roof? I tried TSP as well as Naval Jelly, letting them sit for the appropriate time in the recommended application temperature range....