For both renovation and new construction, I think to prefer CPVC. It's cheaper in labor, cheaper in material, and isn't a theft risk. (In fact, when there is Copper piping in a house I will sometimes go in and spray p...

This is hypothetical because it is an exercise in electrical theory. No-one should actually do this because it is dangerous and could kill them or the poor lineman trying to restore power if they didn't understand the...

Does anyone know or have a link to the Wisconsin regulations for carpet cleaning and replacing? I would like to find a statute that a friend can use for her tenants. They are demanding she change the carpet and the ca...

New to the Forums, so I am going to start by getting involved while having something to offer. 
Question:  Does anyone have a suggestion on a link to easy online stone countertop ordering?  Most require you to wait f...

Hello all,I own a CMX-2 zoned property with retail on the first floor, and a single rental unit with a separate entrance on floors 1-3.  Recently L&I made a surprise visit to the retail store and cited me for a vi...

The person who used to own the REO removed most of the window balances (springs) from four of the windows.

I was going to get the springs replaced but I found out the company (Mayfair) that manufactured the windows ...

Hi, I'm trying to estimate the cost of unmetered water for a 3-unit and arrived at ~$750/month. This seems a bit too high but I also could be estimating incorrectly since I found the terms in the Municipal Code of Chi...

Replacing 1970s toilet in rental.What Toilet do you Recommend? Preferably from Home Depot or Lowes.

Replacing a window in a condo built in the 60s. It's a custom size window. Where should we go for this? Any suggestions? Quotes we've received are between $1100-1250 - have to believe I'm calling the wrong places.Help...

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Does this sound right? Water heater from 2010 just stopped working. Tech says dust got into valve and killed it. Suggests new install for $1350, discourages $775 repair. Any advice or referrals welcome. Just...