I just saw a commercial in which Bob Villa (whom I haven't trusted since childhood...) talks about this new grass that is low maintenance. Anyone use it yet? Is it all it is cracked up to be or is it a sham?

Property we closed on last week has a raised concrete patio going into the front door. Concrete is in good condition, no cracks or spalling, but there is a sag in the middle which leads to standing water every time i...

Happy 2015 everyone! My name is Brandon Okitipi, and I'm a "newbie" to BP as well as the field of real estate. I'm very excited to pursue this endeavor for my family and I. I'm twenty eight years old with a wife and t...

Hey all, I’m a first time home buyer in New Jersey doing my first house hack. I recently discovered that there is a little water trickling from outside into my unit through the ceiling causing the paint to bubble &amp...

Hi Chicagoland BP community, Does anyone have any masonry contractors that they could recommend? Just got my house inspection report for a triplex in Avondale and there are a few items I would like to get a quote on. ...

Just bought my first duplex, walked into it and noticed a crack in the molding on s countertop in the kitchen. I pulled up the counter top and it popped right off and several roaches crawled out. Ew.

This is the only...

I am in need of some service professionals in Westmoreland County PA. Specifically Greensburg / Jeanette areas. On a triplex. Roofer: minor repairs and maintenance work on flat rubber roof. Plumber: cracked drainage (...

Hi there's this crack in the corner of my garage and I've noticed cockroaches are coming in and out of it. I left the flip flop to show the size. What's the best way to block this thing up so they can't come in?

Does the type of building foundation matter when buying an apartment building?

I have a basement wall with some horizontal cracks and a bit of stair-stepping.  The inward tipping is between 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch (difference between top and bottom of 7 foot wall) .There was a water issue because ...