Ryan G.
Renovate/Remodel a buy & hold
Hi all!I purchased a brick home foreclosure and have just cleaned it out and gutted the inside of it (it needed it). I have a few questions on my next steps:1. Is it worth it to frame the inside of the exterior walls ...
Sarah B.
Finished project - before and after pics
Hello! It's been awhile since I've been on. A couple of weeks ago we finally completed a huge project we took on, and had several learning experiences with. First, it was a cinder block (eek!) house and we added...
Christopher Radecke
Seeking structural engineer, etc referrals to consult about walls
Hi all!Could you please refer a structural engineer or someone who could help to determine whether walls are load bearing or non-load bearing. In our live in flip, we are interested in adjusting the layout, expanding ...
Alex Nelson
Who to call about removing a possible wall
Hi Guys,I just purchased my first investment property, a duplex, that i plan to house hack. It was built in the early 80's and the kitchen is it's own small room with a doorway between it and the living/dining room. I...
Brian Ellis
Anything I can add to show building Inspector? (photo attached)
Im looking to open up the floor plan, and would like to remove the center load bearing wall. I have talked to a few contractors and this is what we've come up with, the rafters are 2x6 and the roof is a 5 pitch. There...
Robert D.
structural or not ?
I am planning to open up kitchen a little but. the house is a brick ranch built in 50s. the joists run perpendicular to the studs I plan to take out. the red lines are the way the joist are running from one wall to th...
Robert D.
load bearing walls ?
i would like to remove couple of walls to open up the kitchen. wall A, wall B and small wall C. it is a trilevel house. i attach couple of pictures. would you know if those walls are for sure load bearing etc ? i hire...
Gene Maltsev
Need Advice w/regard to Rehab
Hi Everyone!I just purchased my first investment property in a decent up and coming neighborhood in FL. The prop is a 2-story 5/3 detached duplex that was originally built in 1940. The prior owner was a flipper and, a...
George P.
how to re-frame an existing house corner
i have a corner that has rotten wood due to long term leak (years). the bottom of 5-6 two by fours are rotten and the bottom plate is rotten.the outside is brick, so i can't get to it from the outside. how do i replac...
Laurel Kate
Knocking out back (brick) wall of kitchen for remodel
I'm looking at remodeling the kitchen at my Washington, DC, rowhouse by knocking out the back wall of the kitchen and expanding it into the sunroom that was added at the back by a previous owner. The wall I'd be remov...