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Hi Folks,I want to renovate a 1950s bungalow in Calgary, AB (Canada, cold up here). I'm looking to gut the entire property and redo everything. What I would want ideally is something that can be a little more higher e...
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What's the most durable flooring for a rental property? Ceramic, Vinyl, granite tiles or wood?
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Which should I choose? They are the same price. I prefer the looks of the quartz, but I'm worried because it's not as durable and this will be a rental. Do I go with aesthetics or the somewhat higher durability?
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What's the best bang for your buck for durability and value for flooring?
Plank vinyl, bamboo, laminate is what I was thinking
For your own home vs for a rental property?
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My wife and I have assumed interest in our first rental property in an EC beach city through a quitclaim deed from parents. We are putting some monies into the joint and we need to know which are the most durable kitc...
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We’re building a detached 750sqft 2/1 ADU in the Bay Area and it will be a rental initially. White kitchen cabinets and tops are all the rage but I’m wondering what the best colors for durability are? Suggestions on e...
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Tile flooring is a popular choice for bathrooms, offering numerous benefits that make it a practical and stylish option. Here are some of the key benefits of tile flooring:Durability: Tile flooring is highly durable, ...
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Hello!We had a dishwasher leak in one of our AirBnBs (in Flagstaff) that destroyed the kitchen and dining room and the (ugly tile) flooring was removed in those areas. It's the same flooring throughout the common area...
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I am working on a fix and hold project and need to make some flooring decisions. I generally use contractors or labor to do the work and I provide the materials. No sense paying them to go and pick up the materials ...
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Hey everyone. I have heard on the shows and from investors that when they make improvements to a property they "tenant proof" them. An example of this I have heard on the podcasts is vinyl flooring that is durable a...