Rich Weese
Ever see your life review fly by prior to dis aster? I totalled my Firehawk .
I know how folks say sometimes they see their life in review when something traumatic is happening. I'm now a convert to those thoughts.
I flew to TX to sue a couple people and then drive my baby, a Hi performanc...
Pat L.
Easy fix for Basement Humidity & potential mold issues
I read about this idea on a self help web blog some time ago but can't remember where so hopefully it won't be a copyright issue.We have several rubble/hand dug very damp basements so I tried it in what I consider the...
Max T.
Electric dryer - repair or replace?
Got a call from my temple university rental property that was just purchased a few months ago, so not much experience with this particular property or tenants yet.
He tells me that the dryer spins but doesn't heat u...
Venky B.
Dangers of buying homes built in 1900
I am looking at a home built in 1900 for buy and hold. I would like to know, what are the dangers of buying a home that was built that old. The home looks in good condition. One thing I observed is that the steps of t...
Anthony Newbold
What is the cost of a Furnace These Days?
What is cost of a Furnace These Days?Just picked up a home. Am squaring up the floor joists in the crawl space. While doing so contractor notes the rusted thru duct-work, (made of tin back in those days.) - Fine, le...
Jordan Woolf
House with asbestos siding
A seller is offering to give me a house if I buy two of his other properties. The house he is offering to give me has asbestos siding. It is a large sturdy house and is about 1800 sq. Has anyone had any experience wit...
Daniel Miller
changing requirements from prospective tenants
Well, I just got a message from them that they want me to get the house tested for lead and asbestos, and they need those tests before they will give a deposit. Is this reasonable?? They *do* have a 10-month-old boy...
Peter K.
How much does it cost (avg) to fully replace a water heater?
Ball park numbers: how much does it cost to fully replace a water heater with labor? Just want to see if my quotes are not too high (i know it varies by places).
Account Closed
When to replace a Roof?
Ok so I am buying a property that will need a roof repalcement in the near future 6-12 months but who knows to be exact? I checked the attic out and there are no leaks or any signs of it potentially damaging other as...
Brendan R.
Punched in the gut...
That is what I feel like right now.We are house hacking a two unit property that we bought in August. The previous owners occupied it for over 50 years and took great care of it but did not separate out any of the ut...