Jon Behlke
Flipping a vertical plank home
Has anyone here done a flip of a house that utilized vertical plank construction? This is rather overwhelming as our first flip. We're trying to change the size of one window and put in windows in two new places, bu...
Taig Blum
Need advice for sound proofing a duplex
I plan on moving into a duplex and renting the other side out. When owning a duplex is there anything you can do to help cancel sound between the two units?
Quan Booker
Need new doors...Whats a good price?
I live in my duplex and it has wooden exterior doors that are close to 20 years old along with storm doors that need replacing pretty bad especially with winter in Wisconsin upon us soon. My door sizes are standard. ...
DG A.
Remodel Bathroom in a Rental - Preventing Mold and Water Damage
Hi Folks,
I'm planning a bathroom remodel. I live in this home now, but it will be a rental some day. I'm looking for input from folks with experience.
How do you handle waterproofing your shower? There are a lo...
Greg W.
Alexandria, VA contractor recommendations
Hello,My wife and I purchased a house in Alexandria and close at the end of the month. I'm looking for recommendations for any of the following contractors:ElectricianWood floor sanding and finishingAsbestos tile re...
Eric C.
Bathtub replacement best options
We are doing a full bath remodel and I need to replace the bathtub. I originally bought Kohler Sterling kit from Menards. After doing some more research I have found these tubs tend to chip or crack. I have also looke...
Karen Cook
Anyone have experience with the all-in-one shower units?
I am rehabbing a flooded home. I would love to slide in one of those all in one shower units:1. I heard that it is difficult to pull out existing plumbing/tank2. Possible problems with leaking at the connection on pl...
John Chapman
Eviction Update
A little while back, I posted about my first eviction and how easy the process was. (I got the place back within 3 weeks of filing, and that was only because the constables were backed up.) I figured I'd just wrap...
Monish Lillaney
Soundproofing a Three Family
I'm in the process of gut renovating a three family home -- looking into keeping the STC rating above 50, ideally 60 or higher between each of the levels of the three family. I have never done this but I know conventi...
Joy DeLiddo
Rehab costs rising with inflation
I am curious to know, with the way inflation is rising. How is everyone doing on their rehab budgets? Have you been able to maintain similar pricing for the work you are contracting or are you seeing a significant inc...