George P.
re-finish the harwood or carpet - rental
working on a house and just pulled the carpet and pad. the hardwood is a mess. paint stains all over, a few dark spots, some terrible repair job (where they used to have a half wall), just terrible..
it's a rental an...
Martineja Coats
Looking To Network With Chicago Realtor
Hello, I have a unique property that I'm seeking MLS help on discovering comps. Are there any Chicago Real Estate Agents willing to assist with comparables? I understand the importance of bringing value to the table I...
James Henderson
Best paint to buy
I want to paint a dark brown room white. I do not want to repaint it again and again. Thank you,James
Charles Stein
Interior Painting - 2,400 sq ft
Hi BP,
I am wondering if my interior quote is super high.
I received a quote to paint the interior of our 2,400 sq ft duplex's interior walls, trims, ceilings, and stair case railing for $12,115.
I have heard from...
Nicholas Field
The Paint on the Wood Siding looks not good! Need help.
It's wood siding. The painters were a little quick to hop on before the carpenters did some fixing of some of the siding, but I figured if they wanted to get the first coat on, what's the problem there.
It's turning...
Jerry LoCoco
Gel stain project: from 1990 to 2013
Here is one of my Gel Stain projects around the house. I think it is a good way to dress up a flip or rental.
About 12 Hours of labor & $20.00 + - in material.
Lite sand (180-220 grit) with the ...
Kelsey Folger
Cheap Curb Appeal for College Duplex
What would you do to spruce up this curb appeal for a college rental?
I’m thinking of matching mailboxes, a security light, and a coat of stain for the decking, maybe new house numbers and paint the front door. It...
Vishal P.
Quality and Economical Paint for Apartments
What kind of paint do you guys use to repaint a rental property/unit in between tenants? My handyman prefers to use Sherwin Williams and with 5 gals on walls and 5 gals on ceilings (recent job I gave him), the materia...
Eric Nguyen
Painting my two bedrooms
Hello everyone,
Can anybody advise me on how much I should pay for labor cost to repaint my 2 rooms (living and bedroom) (around 1000 sf). Someone quoted me $700. Is it reasonable ?
Thanks for your help
Colin Smith
Engineered Hardwood - Is this normal?
I recently installed engineered hardwood into a home so I can have "wood" flooring on the main level at almost half the cost of actual hardwood flooring. I am starting to regret this decision as this engineered hardwo...