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I'm still doing research and working on saving money in order to invest into real estate some day. I'm curious to what materials YOU use and where do you usually buy them from? As in windows, doors, siding, drywall et...
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I was curious what you all would do in this situation:
A guest arrives and sends pictures of water in the sinks and toilets which is colored due to excess iron levels. It was indeed a yellow-brown.
They stayed the...
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Hey Everyone,I listed my first short term rental in beginning of this month. I’ve had one guest so far. I’m excited to get started and host more guests! All feedback (good, bad, or indifferent) is welcome and apprecia...
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The room is a kid's bedroom, and it has a sliding glass door, so the sun comes directly into the room. The last tenants complained about it, so I want to find a solution before the new tenants move in on July 1.
Woul...
I've heard good things about the fiberglass drywall tape, so I decided to try it. It's good stuff.
But here's the problem. I don't seem to be able to mud it without the web showing through. Is there some sort of new ...
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I recently purchased a duplex where I am thinking of painting the 2nd floor kitchen cabinets a modern grey. The house is a 1890 single family turned into a duplex with great character throughout. The area is gentrifyi...
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I found quite some ant in the second floor window between screen and window, are those termite? I burned them using a lighter
When you walk into a rental home that you are interested in, what attacts you to it the most? Is it the flooring? A nice kitchen? A nice bathroom? Wall color?Not sure if it's much different than what a homeowner i...
I ran across a product at Lowe's today. It is called Modern Masters Countertop Transformations. It is essentially a way to paint/epoxy old laminate countertops to give a "granite" look. It costs $250 to cover 50sf ...