Michael Mcguniess
Water issue in basement on house under contract
I am looking at a property that has a water issue in the basement. Looking at it, I believe it is due to the fact that the land is graded downhill, towards the home.
I am buying this home as is and want to make sure...
Bienes Raices
What is the best solution to put on mold
There is some mold behind the baseboards due to water intrusion and I've been advised to remove all the baseboards and clean the mold behind them. I was advised to use a "biocide" but later I found that seems to be a ...
Just Don
window or NO window,,,that is the question
Going to do exterior rehab on older 40's house. First off comes asbestos slate siding. Sidewalls blown with cellulose insulation.
Windows and door also need replaced. Typical of that age house 'tub only' is on outsi...
Dell J.
DIY. Replacing toilet. Advice needed
I bought a house. In the process of fixing it up. I wanted to do some DIY.
In one of the units you can smell the sewer gases when the toilet flushes. I decided to change the toilet and wax ring to fix this.
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Rick Pinney
Drug Dealing Tenants What should i do?
I am currently in the process of closing on my first Duplex in the Chicago Suburbs. It is a long story yet i was able to get an off market deal, in exchange for handling all the problems. I close September 1st.The cur...
Cindy Zhu
How to properly clean a house after tenant left without cleaning
Hi, guys, the tenant who rented my house left without clearing the fridge. Now all the foods left inside got rotten and they smell horrible. I don't want to leave them in the trash can waiting for the collection as ...
Michael M.
garbage guy/ super - how much should I pay?
We all know NYC is insane with separation of trash/recycling and loves to issue fines.How much do people on here pay for trash sorting/ taking to the curb per month for a 2 family? Basically a super that only takes o...
Frank Matanane
Got Mold? Do I need to....
Two Physical areas of concern I could use some advice on.1. Two Car Detached garage. Roof needs to be ripped and replaced as the garage is riddled with roof looks....so many and so bad that the ceiling in the garage n...
Brent Paul
What things broke that you had to fix your first year?
This isn't meant to be discouraging to anyone thinking or buying or someone that already owns. I have been in my first home for 3 weeks. The first day I moved in I had no water coming out of the tub or shower head. ...
Andrew B.
In Wall A/c Unit - General Maintenance
I have an in wall A/c unit in my personal home, and I'm curious if anybody suggests any type of annual maintenance to keep them running properly? DIY or professional suggestions are both wanted.
The reason I ask is...