Help! Two Bigger Pocket podcasts later I'm at about 25% done uncovering this floor from two layers of the worst over-layment ever invented (the walls of this room had been paneled in the 60's...to think I thought that...

Cleaning up a vacancy in upper unit of duplex and problem of layers of paint on frame and window casings. There are serious lead paint laws in Portland plus sanding unhealthy anyway. These are old original windows whe...

I am in the process of purchasing the single family home and the inspector noticed the roof was nearing the end of its life. 

We are considering the option of removing the 4 layers of shingles ourselves (though I a...

Hello BP!I bought a beautiful rental with traditional hardwoods throughout.  There is carpet in the living, dining, and a hallway but not in the 2 bedrooms where there are hardwood floors.  (could be refinished)  I do...

I'm renovating a unit in my 5-plex (first multi-family rental property for me). We removed old disgusting carpet, and found fir (?) floors underneath. They have clearly been sanded many times and are kind of thin, but...

Trying to determine deposit withholding for wood floor damage, primarily from dog nails that, I believe, were not maintained, in addition to general lack of cleaning and carelessness.  These types of scratches are ove...

Folks,Anyone have experience with staining or painting these type contractor grade cabinets? Espresso which be the new color...Thanks ! 

Any ideas for restoring the beauty of old knotty pine tongue and groove. It’s actual T&G and not paneling. I’m uncertain about if it was ever finished but it’s looking pretty dull. I grabbed some Murphy oil soap b...

Below are pics of what I'm working with. It's an 1880's home and everything I've read says they used pine and the lumber store said it was either pine or fir so I'm guessing it's pine. In my opinion the floor is great...

hi BP

just need some advise

i was pleasantly surprised to find hardwood under the foyer laminent tiles.

contractor said there was a lot of nails. these are original 1960s hardwood.

is sanding and staining it ok? ...