My family got a property in Oakland CA. The first floor of the home is too low to qualify as a separate unit. It is around 12 inches too short. Also, the first floor is already 20 inches below ground level. So, which ...

Two days ago , the well pump went up in my own home , no water , its amazing how much you take it for granted. As a temp solution , I ran a garden hose from my neighbors hose bib to mine and we had water . First or...

Hi, not sure where to post this exactly (there should be a DIY category 😅) but I am installing LVP over tile in my bathroom. I don’t want to rip up the tile cause I did it in the other unit and that was a nightmare. T...

Hello all...I bought a property with a heavy cat urine smell - removed and disposed of the carpets; sealed in all the wood. The problem I'm having is with the basement. Part of the basement has a dirt floor with limes...

What type of lumber are installed in column posts for backyard porch. Is 20 year ground contact lumber common? What other options for lumber are available that would last longer? 

Hi there Biggerpockets family,
I have a reno house that has 2 baths, main floor and basement. We completely gutted and replumbed the basement bathroom since the layout was so tight and odd. That job consisted of tear...

I am buying a place with old carpet wrapped around metal stairs.  The metal is in good shape, secure and no wobble.  I am doing laminate/vinyl throughout the rest of the place, just not sure what to do with the stairs.

I’m moving to Geneva soon to start my MBA program and I’m interested in buying a property in the Geneva area. I’m looking for anyone knowledgeable on the process and willing to chat with a bright-eyed American dreamer...

I have a fairly large storage room in my 20 unit apartment that is only being used to store some materials and a few tools. I'm thinking of clearing it out and installing multiple lockers/cages. I was wondering if any...

I am building a tiny home that is 28' x 10' with 3 degrees of angle. I am trying to figure out if the dimensions the guy at the roofing company gave me are correct (I have attached them here). I would like 6 inches of...