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Mark Davis Bees in your walls
8 September 2011 | 16 replies

Anyone watch Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe? I know its a bit off topic, but I saw an interesting episode yesterday. Mike was working with an exterminator who had to remove bees from a house's walls. It was pretty amazi...

Diane G. Soundproof Insulation - expensive?
2 September 2017 | 9 replies

Has anyone done soundproof insulation in the ceiling?  Is that effective in terms of cutting down noise level?  How expensive is it?  Thank you in advance

Brook W. Using Energy Efficiency as a Strategy
7 January 2015 | 15 replies

Hi Folks. I am interested in hearing from anyone who has successfully insulated and installed energy-saving or high-efficiency products. I am interested in hearing if you've frontloaded the cost and really benefitt...

Marshall Magnus Building Science, basement suite soundproofing
22 January 2022 | 4 replies

Hi all,
I wanted to talk about soundproofing and see what the community thinks about noise separation between units.I am currently developing a legal basement suite in a single-family house in Edmonton Alberta, the h...

Travis Hewlett Soundproofing a Basement Suite
24 February 2020 | 10 replies

Hello BP,I have a 1969 Bungalow with a basement suite downstairs. We are currently living upstairs and have tenants in the suite. The upstairs has original hardwood that I re-finished and oiled. The floor has been pre...

Brad Clarizio Columbus, Ohio: Fireproof Insulation in Older Homes
16 April 2018 | 7 replies

Hey everyone,I am working on a major rehab in Columbus, Ohio, specifically in Old Town East for those of you that are familiar. We are just about to call in our first structural inspection so we can move forward with ...

Ying B. Steps to Address Water Damage From Tenant Washer Hose Connection
15 April 2021 | 0 replies

Six days ago, Tenant's washer hose on 2nd floor became loosely connected, which resulted in water damage to kitchen ceilings downstairs. Plumber went to check right away upon Owner being notified of the work order by ...

Kevin Castaneda 1920s Rehab - Remove or Keep Planking Under Drywall
29 January 2018 | 13 replies

Hey BP friends,I'm rehabbing a 1920s house in San Antonio, Texas, that has shiplap planking covered by vinyl siding on the exterior and shiplap covered by drywall on the interior walls and ceiling.My family and I are ...

Troy Welch No insulation or vapor barrier
17 February 2019 | 13 replies

I just bought my 1st investment property. It is a 50+ year old property that is in pretty good condition. I just ripped out the kitchen cabinets and have a couple of concerns.

1. There is no insulation in the exterio...

Ryan R. Spray Foam Cost/Value?
24 September 2013 | 17 replies

I'm having foam sprayed into a section of a rehab this morning. It's in an attic that was converted into two bedrooms. I don't have a lot of experience with spray-foam; this is my first time to personally use it.
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