Luc Boiron
Advice on Basement design - textured wall
Hi all,I'm working on another flip in the GTA, just outside of Toronto in Brampton. I'm hoping the BP community could help me decide what to do with this basement.In the basement, there is this wood trim throughout, a...
Vu Nghiem
Need advice on stucco repair
I purchased a property when I moved to NC in 2017 then had to moved to California in 2019 because of the military. In the process of trying to sell the house to our tenant, we discovered extensive damage to the house ...
Jaron Smith
Ugly stone exterior
Hey everyone!I have just recently seen this house as a potential flip, It is in a good location and has a lake view from the front door! However I have never seen such an ugly exterior.. Has anyone ever renovated an e...
Account Closed
How to handle unsightly cinderblock walls
Hello BP! This is my first post in the DIY section. Just a quick backstory:I have been living with my wife (Adries) at my in-laws as we finish saving for our first investment/principle property. While living here we a...
Matthew Rembish
How much would this crack cost to repair
So there’s this crack in an all-block house that I’m looking to flip and I’m not sure how extensive it is. See below:I’m pretty far along in the buying process so I think I’m going to try to ask for a credit from the ...
Laura Robinson
How can I cover a brick retaining wall?
I have a property with an old brick retaining wall that just does not look appealing. It's still structurally fine, but it's ugly and I want to make it look better. Can I cover it with some sort of stucco product or...
Ryan Brown
New building encroaching on my property
Good morning all,Forgive me, this may be a long post since there’s a lot going on. I bought my property fully detached but the new built building next door put up stucco between our properties. It starts from the grou...
Sarah Kuppert
Removing paint on exterior of brick walls
I am considering purchasing a townhouse to rent out out in Baltimore, Maryland that has painted brick on the outside. Since lead is a problem in older townhouses in Baltimore, I would either have to paint over the 2 s...
Carrie Giordano
What are these beams called and how can I remove them?
Hello! I'm interested in a house that has wood accent beams in the exterior. Does anyone know if there is a name for these? I feel like it makes the house look very dated and I would like to remove them. How can this ...
Marci Stein
is this an obstacle to selling?
Today I saw a SFH across the street from one I already own (big plus). The numbers work (1.5 % of pp for rent), however the stone foundation has small cracks., and is bulging in one place . It is still very solid and ...