Over the winter, my local codes department informed me that I needed to paint my house ASAP or else I would be fined and taken to court.  The original date they gave me to have the house fully painted was April 1st.  ...

My First Rehab the long and Short of it

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This house was my Girlfriends house and her son was living their during the first part of the rehab, so the going was very slow i...

I was curious to find out what brand  of paint everyone is using in their flips and rentals.I have seen some contractors getting $60/gallon paint from sherwin williams for $15.I am thinking because of the volume they ...

how's it going BP I'm purchasing my first rental, getting rehab done slowly but surely as I go along. I've been hearing investors say "use flat on your ceilings, semi gloss on your trim and doors, and eggshell or ...

A house I will likely be placing a bid on Monday has ugly torn wallpaper which will need to be removed.   I have experience removing wallpaper with a wet sponge and scraper as a kid and it was a nightmare. I will be p...

When it comes to painting on your new construction, which do you think works best?1.  Spray before installing flooring, cabinets, etc. 2. Install flooring and cabinets, cover and then paint.We've done both ways, but I...

Hello guys, I have 16 years experience a a professional commercial painting contractor specializing in new construction. I have owned my own business for almost 6 years, been and an estimator for another 10. If any...

Hello BP community,

I am inquiring about what others have found to be quality, interior paint products that don't break the bank. I've done a fair share of painting myself and am at a loss to find a product I'm compl...

I've bought my first investment home/duplex to rent off. My thought is to paint the walls a good neutral color but not leave it plain white. I'm very new to this but my thought is, it is hard to rent off something if ...

I can't find a contractor to renovate my unit(s)! Advice needed on how to go about the process more effectively. So I recently bought my second duplex. I bought my first duplex/ home on April 27, 2015 and closed on my...