Hi All and much respected friends.  I have a gut rehab project in Astoria, Queens officially underway and I'm finalizing my plumbing contract.  I am rehabbing a 3 family house.  The plumbing contract involves all new ...

So, I've noticed this puddle of water in my front yard and thought it was the main line. But I've dug around today and my water line (left, in the picture) is about 3 feet away from the puddle. The line is at least 6"...

Hi BP, I just recently bought a duplex that I am house hacking. Just today the drain for the house has clogged, making it so myself and the tenants in the other unit cannot drain any water in the house. The soonest a ...

I've done a few rehabs involving concrete slab foundation leveling (common in Texas).  But my current project was one of the worst.  Had to lift part of the foundation about three inches.  Due to the age of the proper...

Hey BP!Quick tip on older plumbing.  If your home was built before 1980, it is possible you have cast iron drain lines.  If so, these can corrode overtime, especially if you are using the wrong drain cleaner.  Be sure...

My plumber just called an informed me that the toilet drain issue was caused by too much tissue being flushed at one time. He cleaned the tub and bathroim sink drains, which were slow, and he pulled out hair and rubbe...

Hello to all BP members,I'm a young college student, planning on starting as real estate investor this summer.Tonight I have a question about flipping. Every time I watch the shows and read blogs about flipping most o...

Hi All,This may be bit off topic, but I know the experience in the room will have answers. We're almost at the end of a flip rehab and just realized that the master bath sinks (dual vanity) won't drain - rather, fill ...

I put and offer in on a Homepath home and the offer was accepted. The house was winterized and the basement looks like it has been flooded and all the drywall torn out. Now that the bank has accepted our offer they te...

I am trying to add a laundry room to a 2nd floor unit a 90 year old duplex I just bought and hope to rent out in the next week or 2. I had the hardest time finding a plumber to come out to do the projects. I naively a...