Kenneth Sok
Painted popcorn ceiling? Keep or remove in a rental.
Just closed on my 3rd rental. This beauty was built in 1977.I learned today how much "fun" there was in trying to peel off painted popcorn ceiling. It definitely doesn't want to come off easy. I've already taken out a...
Jeff L.
Indianapolis / Indiana - any special lead laws?
I'm under contract for my first property in Indy. I'm wondering if I should skip the lead inspection.The seller marked "unknown" in the sellers disclosure: Seller has no knowledge of lead-based paint and/or lead-based...
Ahmad Fadhil
Kitchen remodeling help
Hello, I need help remodeling this kitchen. What should I do with the floor and cabinets? Install new cabinets or sand and paint the existing one. Same with the floor should I install new floor or try to clean and see...
Sherry Norman
Too expensive to get cedar shakes painted?
Hi everyone,I'm in the process of purchasing a house on short sale. It is sided with natural cedar shakes. Here in the damp-ish climate of NJ, the shakes turn an unattractive kind of black after years of weather exp...
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 ...
Tony Thompson
Paint Roller is Shedding
I've been painting cielings with kilz and have noticed the roller is leaving shreds of material all over the cieling. I've noticed this in offices and other houses too; both on walls and ceilings.
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Nick R.
Feedback on painting the shutters
Hey all, I'm flipping a house with an orange-ish brick exterior with light blue shutters. I'm going to be painting the brick a light grey but would like your feedback on what color to paint the shutters? I'm trying...
Gaurav Mehta
Getting rid of smoke smell
Hi,
Just closed on a single family house in San Jose on a trustee sale. The owner was smoking inside the house so there a very strong odor. I have to take out everything anyway (carpet, kitchen, flooring, bathrooms e...
Eric Helder
203k, HomeStyle, other Low Down Payment option w/ Peeling Paint?
Hi everyone,
I'm a 27-year-old young professional looking at buying my first house (owner-occupied duplex) in the Midwest. I have quite a bit of student debt, but a good credit score (750+) and high annual income. Af...
Alana M.
Paint - Brand Suggestions
Does anybody have suggestions for a good, consistent paint - I'm looking to find a brand and stick with it....because it covers good, easy to put on and it not priced out the wazoo.
Will be used in a rental - Lookin...