The building department wants the wall that separates the 2 units fire rated 1hour. I have no idea where to start. I asked the city for some help and they send me to google. Any help is appreciated thanks.

I sent some schematics to one of our contractors this evening requesting some proposals for a deck for our primary residence. The deck will be just under 800 square feet. Here are some brief notes:

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Again, it's been awhile. Sorry about that. Just been busy with other things. Anyway, we looked at a house about three months ago...

2 bed (although there is a large finished attic that could be 3d...

Hi eveyrone, I'm new to apartments so would love some input on the following deal:2- 6 plex units with 2 bed/1 bath that appear to be in excellent condition with no deferred maintenance.  Located at the end of a culde...

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Tenant moved out of my condo & put a nick in a wall that looked fairly small to me - photo attached.  The HOA took a while to get me a quote and then sent me a $3400 bill to prep & paint the whole wall.
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I stumbled upon a pair of houses in an area that could be greatly up and coming in the next few years - already seeing some gentrification around the area.  Neither of them are listed for sale, but they recently got t...

Do you buy your supplies for the contractor?Flooring?Appliances?Vanities?etc.....It seems if you are buying the supplies-  you could get 6 month no interest financing -  you could get the cash back if using your credi...

I'm doing a new build in Chanute, KS. It's a 3/1 duplex, slab on grade, SIP construction, ~900 sq. ft. each side. The kitchen cabinets are going to be knotty alder. It's a darker wood and just finished, not stained. T...

What is flipping houses?

Let’s start with the basics to make sure we are on the same page about what “house flipping” is.
Essentially “house flipping” or “flipping houses” means you are buying a house and selling ...

After reading a number of articles and forum pots, it is quite evident that the new FEMA flood zone insurance requirements are adversely affecting a lot of home owners. It is amazing to think that property owners in f...