Bruce Reeves
How to properly remove floor register
I am eliminating a floor register. What is the proper way to close this duct branch? Do I simply cap off the round duct work at the end or do I need to take off the complete branch (only register on this branch) and s...
Keaton M.
Remodeling AC Duct Issue
I am doing a remodel on a fourplex in Austin. I removed a furr down in the kitchen/living room housing an AC duct. I originally intended to just move the duct into the ceiling which is 16" floor trusses that would fit...
Kirk R.
Fireplace - how to cover control air flow up the chimney
I have a flu that does not seal well on a fireplace. I have a gas log that I am pretty sure does not need a vent.I can feel a draft up the chimney. What would be an inexpensive way to seal it? I still would like to...
Tosha S.
HVAC replacement estimates Burbank, CA
Pardon the mini novel, but lots of details. Big expense, little experience w/HVAC.I'm 11 mos. in to my buy and hold sfr and there's a cracked firebox on my rooftop 15-25 (lots of differing opions thus far) yr old 3 to...
Thomas O'Donnell
Should I get a Home Warranty for New Duplex?
Hey all! Has anyone ever purchased a home warranty? I just closed on my first duplex today and was thinking about getting one for at least the first year. Someone I was talking to said you can find them for around $50...
Account Closed
Renters insurance company denied claim
The property has a unfinished basement made of 100 year old concrete. In Vancouver WA you may know or suspect that we get a fair amount of rain. Well she left all the windows closed so the added moisture from the rain...
Max Biggar
Replace AC or something else?
Hello BP, Looking for some advice here. I just closed on my first rental property SFR in Jacksonville FL about a month ago and am now having an AC issue. The tenant called and said the house isn't cooling. I had an AC...
Caleb Fledderjohann
Crawl Space - Vent or close and insulate?
I just purchased my 1st rental property this month. It's a SFH in Lima, OH. It sits on a crawl space. The inspector report says "Improper venting was found in the crawl space. This will allow a handle of mildew and...
Beau Garrett
Sustainability Consultant from Chicago
Hello BP Community, I am so excited to absorb all the great information and connect with the vibrant people at BiggerPockets. I am a Sustainability Consultant working to make better run buildings throughout Chicago an...
Sheri Angier
Who is responsible for cleaning out the dryer vent?
I wanted to see if anyone has insight on a dryer vent cleaning issue I have had come up on my rental home. The tenant called to notify the property manager that he bought a new dryer and the sensor is saying that the ...