I understand that a transparent stain sinks in to the wood, and a paint does not. But a solid stain doesn't seem to sink in to the wood either- how is this different from paint? Is it just thinner?

I am prese...

Hey all,I'm working on a contemporary SFH rehab in Atlanta GA that has cedar beam and ceilings only in the living room. My wife says we need to paint it white, but I am not convinced. Obviously selling quickly and at ...

In your opinion is wood frame construction a complete no no for a rental in fort myers, florida?

Hello Everyone,I will be purchasing a home in Waltham, MA, and hope to be closing mid February. I am seeking recommendations for assistance with the following items: 1.) Flooring 2.) HVAC 3.) Lock Smith 4.) General Co...

Engineered HW vs. Laminate? Anybody feel that one has better ROI for Flipping. 

I am a structural designer-CAD drafter able to complete permit drawings and design structures (elevated slabs, driveways, residential additions, decks [steel and wood]). I'm now working remotely. How can bigger pocket...

Ok, I've scoured the internet and BP and found a lot of info on SOW's but they are so overly detailed it's pretty overwhelming. Does anyone know of or have a template for a basic SOW for each area of work needed in a ...

I built a wood fired water heater to heat my above ground swimming pool. But it's a part time job collecting and cutting all the wood and keeping the fire going. The pool is 12,000 gallons. So I'm thinking about ma...

Hey everyone! I am looking for references for a flooring or other contractor who can replace some wood flooring and subflooring.
100-year old wood floors rotted out because an AC guy didn't glue some of the condensa...

This is for our own home. I've started constructing a low-level deck in our backyard that encircles a beautiful shade tree. The deck will be about 19" above grade at the highest, so no permit or railing is required. I...