Adam Craig
Help me dress up the front of this house.
Getting ready to list one of my long time rentals. Please give some tips on freshening up the front without going crazy on the budget. Here is what I am thinking but thoughts appreciated...Replace flower post near fro...
Rehaan Khan
How to deal with a bad contractor?
I hired a contractor who left his workers unsupervised, they painted the whole house but did a terrible job because the paint didn’t stick. The contractor tells me I should’ve gotten better quality materials and wants...
Mike D.
paint color
So whats the reasoning behind landlords using white paint for walls? I was thinking that it could be because it is easier to paint the entire unit(walls + ceiling) the same color. But I've seen posts on here where peo...
Account Closed
possible lead paint buy or not
I have a house that was built in 1960 and I think it has lead paint. Should I still do the deal or just drop it? I'm worried about it being to much work.
Aleemah Spence
Painting rental
The doors in our rental look yellow now that we have repainted the house white. Can the doors be painted or should we just get new doors for the entire house? I've cleaned them and they still look dingy compared to th...
Daniel H.
Painting Pre-1978 Building
Was reading that to paint inside a building built before 1978, you need to use a firm certified lead-safe by the EPA to do the job. What if I want to do it myself? What precautions should be taken?
The apartment do...
Jimmy Hong
How to remove previous owner's 20 years of smoking smell?
Hello BP Nation,
We have a property in Gilbert, AZ purchase about a year ago. We are looking to sell but there is an ingrained smoking odor from previous owner's 20 years of smoking. Our agent could smell i...
Jorge J Gonzalez
Rental smells like cigarette smoke! How to get rid of the smell?
Just bought a new rental but the previous owner smoked a pack a day. The whole place smells like cigarette smoke. Painted the whole place but didn't even change the smell. The carpeting is only about one year old a...
James H.
Buying a house - asbestos & lead testing?
Hello,I'm closing on a multifamily (16 unit) property in Arkansas early next month. The exterior is brick, and the units/common areas have been remodeled on the high end (hardwood floors, marble, granite, etc) and no ...
Anna Powell
smoke stains on windows from smoker
Do you guys come across annoying smoke stains on your windows? I am at my wit's end getting rid of them. Anyone out here who can suggest natural remedies?All suggestions would be appreciated.Thanks in advance.