Right after moving in, they claim a single element on the kitchen stove being on is causing a bulb to burn out in a bedroom but magically not trip a breaker. (I lived in this house for 4 years including just a few mon...

I want to replace my recessed lighting with LED retrofit kits as part of the air sealing I'm doing before insulating my attic. I'm not sure what to look for with these. Are all of the brands going to provide an air se...

Have a house that needed gutters so we replaced with cream colored to match the trim. All was good until we put in a new vinyl window in front. It is so bright white that it sticks out. Had we thought this out correct...

What are everybody's thoughts on rehabbing properties with the angle of making them green/eco-friendly properties as a primary selling point? I know that this would mean more expensive rehab costs for materials, but ...

I'm switching the recessed lighting to LEDs using conversion kits to stop airflow to the attic before insulating it. Should I caulk these things in? They're definitely letting through less air than before, but there a...

I bought a flip property needing light cosmetic work (new flooring, cabinets, counters, appliances, minimal drywall and electric work, smoke smell removing and paint. I budgeted to do some of the work myself (swap out...

Recently rehabbed a 2 Flat.  Both are roughly equal 2 bedrooms but the electric bills are very different. Village inspection was passed and meters were approved by electric company.  I as landlord has common public ar...

I own multi-family properties that are quads. We have 2 security lights attached top right and top left corner of front of building. They have light sensors on them so they come on when it gets dark and goes off when ...

Has anyone had any experience with solid surface counter tops?  I am looking to install new countertops and have the cabinets painted a medium gray color.  Not sure how I like granite with that color, but solid surfac...

Just wanted to know what everybody think about that? They are trying to mandate the H1N1 vaccine in USA and in a lot of free country.