Joe Kato
best heating boiler for MFR
I have a 3 story 3 fam with separate utilities and the 2nd floor boiler need replacement in the near future.. Its stamped 1981, and there are burn marks on the outside of it.. The tenants are seeing high gas bills...
Minna Hu
Rental apartment heating options
HiWe have a 8-unit building and it uses centralized gas heating, in winter season, we're paying around $800 each month in gas cost, in non-winter season it's about $300 in gas. We want to replace our current gas heati...
Art Maydan
Frozen Pipe Solutions
Does anyone have experience installing heated pipe tape in units that have already been built and are occupied? Last year when it hit -40F, we had several units with frozen pipes running along exterior walls freeze de...
Zackarias Aitchison
What upgrade would lower the expense cost the most?
Hey!I have a 5-Unit building up here in Canada. It goes to about -25C (-13F). I have the opportunity this spring to make a property-wide upgrade. Would you say would be the three must do renovations that help reduce m...
John Ma
Level of rehabbing for rental property
Hey guys, I'm currently at the point where I have a remodeling decision to make, and I'd like to hear what others who have been in my shoes have done and where it has taken them. I understand everyone has a differe...
Todd Nurnberger
Looking to add cellulose insulation to two rental houses
Hello, we recently purchased two rental homes and need to add insulation to both. One we are planning a garage conversion and need to insulate over the garage and add to the rest of the atic, as we are stretching th...
Kirk R.
Fireplace - how to cover control air flow up the chimney
I have a flu that does not seal well on a fireplace. I have a gas log that I am pretty sure does not need a vent.I can feel a draft up the chimney. What would be an inexpensive way to seal it? I still would like to...
Stuart Alexander
Soundproofing between units?
Hey everyone, currently living in a house-hack (over/under - we live in the upper unit). Original plan was to move on after a year, but we really like the area. Problem is, it's a wood frame construction, and the nois...
Andrew Casal
RI Renovation Help & Suggestions
Hello everyone!
I have a few questions regarding some renovations that I am considering for my rental in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Currently my units have a lot of old plaster and are not insulated. I am hearing mix...
Matt R.
How much to raise ceiling - blow out to rafters?
I have a single story house with low ceilings/attic space. I was curious for ball park cost on 13 x17 living room ceiling blow out... It does have one ac vent that would goto industrial look. Any guestimates? Vanil...