Looking to purchase a duplex. First investment property. Would live in one unit rent the other. Built in 1900’s so obviously has lead paint and asbestos. Seller will not give a credit for remediation. Is thIs a huge d...

Hi! I’m buying a 4 unit apartment and will likely need to paint the outside due to chipping paint and FHA regulations for houses pre 1976 (or 1978 I’m not sure). I was thinking a lighter gray with white shutters and...

I asked a buddy of mine who is in the Army Corps of Engineers what the best way to apply epoxy over lead painted floors was, without removing the lead first. He said that. They apply PerfectPrimer over the floors, and...

I went to the landfill last week to dump a bunch of junk from a house I am rehabbing , they have a section for recycle , and they have a place for paint disposal , I talked to the guy there and he said I could tak...

Today my tenant asked me if I would paint or allow her to paint the living of the property she's renting from me. She wants to paint it yellow. I told her I'd give it some thought.  Experienced landlords what would yo...

I have a property built in 1957 with a stucco exterior.  The Stucco has been previously painted, and it needs repainting.  I am looking at going with either 2 coats of PPG Paints Acri-Shield, or 2 coats of Sherwin-Wil...

hi! Previously I saw a 20% off paint from Home Depot as a perk for being a PRO member.. does anyone know where I can find this again? Hope I'm not crazy imagining this LOL - Thanks!!!

Hi, I am renting my unit, I have the lead paint disclosure brochure (the EPA website provides it) but what do you all do for a signature page indicating I gave the tenant the brochure.  Is there an official page to si...

I have just completely renovated a home in the historic district and am finally ready to rent out. However, I need to get a lead safe certification. I found out that in order to be lead safe there can't be any peeling...

I have ideas on this fireplace, since I cant demolish it (for now) I think a coat of paint is in order.What do you think?It wraps into the kitchen though, I was thinking of having some shelving placed on this side..