Looking for tips and tricks on quick shower and tub installations. I see a ton of advertising on “One day shower installations” but noticed that most renos are still done with inserts or large format tile, not with th...

Hi Folks:I invested a 14 unit townhome in Dallas area end of 2013.   The subject property was built in 2007, so I imagine the AC are about 7 years old (warranty was for 5 years)Since I bought the units, we have contin...

Hi all,Just last week, a plumber completed sewer line replacements in each unit of my duplex.  The cast iron was rusted through causing backups, so an insurance claim was filed, and 2 new PVC lines were installed unde...

Hey BP!  I recently moved into my first house hack that I gutted and finished up to move-in with my old roommates.  They've complained about the upstairs bedrooms being hot and minimal air flow.  I currently have a st...

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I am looking to purchase a 2 unit frame building in Chicago with full basement. The building has visible water seepage along with some brick foundation cracks. Also floor on all 3 floors are uneven.Following is ...

Just went to inspect some work and noticed they weren't using thinset to lay down the cement board under porcelain tile.

When I asked the contractor, he asked his flooring guy who had been doing tile for 25 ...

Finally got an offer accepted on a duplex and I contacted a home inspector to schedule inspection. He inspected the property two weeks ago for a cash buyer that ended up not working out. I still want to meet him there...

Hello everyone,
I recently became the owner of a home on Rural Street in Indianapolis, Indiana, and have encountered a significant issue that I hope some of you might have insights on.
When I bought the house, I not...

Hi All,Today I was at a rental property replacing the water main shut off valves (both sides of the water meter) in the basement.  One of the old gate valves didn't work at all and the other wasn't far behind it so bo...

My partner and I recently purchased a 1300 sq ft home in Detroit's Bagley neighborhood. It was built in 1929 and needs a complete rehab. The system is a boiler and all the radiators are missing. We had the heating sys...