We’ve purchased a duplex in St. Paul thats zoned to be a duplex, was being used as owner occupied duplex but never got its official fire inspection and rental certification done. We know it’ll pass the basic gotcha’s ...

The building department wants the wall that separates the 2 units fire rated 1hour. I have no idea where to start. I asked the city for some help and they send me to google. Any help is appreciated thanks.

Hi everyone,I started a new construction project in Cape Coral nearly 3 years ago and after very little progress and a few escalations, I've fired the builder. I'm exploring all options at this point including finishi...

Hello everyone,
I am the owner of a rental property and currently
out of the country. Unfortunately, I received the devastating news that
my property has caught on fire. As I am unable to physically be present ...

Hello BP,I have a 1969 Bungalow with a basement suite downstairs. We are currently living upstairs and have tenants in the suite. The upstairs has original hardwood that I re-finished and oiled. The floor has been pre...

How much do contractors usually charge per sq ft in the Philadelphia area looking for ball park figures. I’m hearing a full gut is the way to go to start fresh

Just got to the point in the demo of this 1920s 1.5 story house, where I into the walls enough to see that this is a balloon framed house. My knowledge of house framing is based on how we do things today. I had never ...

Has anyone rehabbed a house that had fire damage? The fire in the property that I am looking at started in the basement. The joists for the first floor living room are severely damaged and the house has a very strong ...

Looking to buy a 2 story single family home. I'm wondering if you have to have 2 means of exits will on the 2nd story. There are two bedrooms on the second story and just one staircase going up. 
Located in Wisconsin...

Major hotel fire in Las Vegas. The Monte Carlo Hotel in Las Vegas is the scene of a major fire. The hotel has approximately 3000 rooms. It is a major strip resort and one of the nicest hotels in the city. Fire cre...