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I’m trying to remove the old backsplash they are at least 20-25 years old.It’s coming out with the drywall paper. I tried to break it but it’s coming out with drywall paper.Do I need to install the new drywall or repa...
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I need soundproofing advice, I have an upper lower duplex and live in the lower unit myself. The sound from the tenants above is obnoxious, I can hear everything. My home was built in 1957 and there are hardwood floor...
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Hi all,
I was hoping to get some LVP recommendations for a unit that I will be turning into a STR. Preferably one that has good sound dampening qualities!
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I am under contract for a duplex in a C neighborhood and just received the results of the home inspection. Most of the deferred maintenance / cap-ex items I can reasonably estimate. However, I was hoping to get some f...
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Hello BB Family,
Need your expertise as to to whether my contractor presented me a reasonable costs. My rental property is located near USC. I need roofing done and was presented a cost of $28k, exterior painting of...
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I'm heavy into the demolition work on a higher end home with several hundred square feet of tile in place. My specific question relates to areas where I am removing tile, and plan to have someone else install tile in ...
Hi all
Does anyone have experience with using rubber carpet padding? I hear it is better at reducing noise between floors and can also be water proof which is a plus. I am mainly interested if anyone has used it for ...
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I have been putting “Cascade H2O” laminate flooring in my rentals with intention of keeping the rentals for long term and not having to replace the flooring too often. I’m wondering what other laminate flooring you pr...
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Hey everyone,
Here is a breakdown of the different types of flooring. My hope is that this clears up some questions you may have on which material is best suited for your Flip or Buy & Hold, Feel free to connect ...
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Hello friends!Has anyone had experience with this? I bought a rental property and am debating skiming over the bubbling portions, or just drywalling over everything - since there is a TON of bubbling/bowing from the w...