Hey everyone,One of our rehabs is a mid-1920's home with an unfinished basement.  Our rehab scope includes finishing this space out.  In researching permit requirements it's stated basement build-outs require the exte...

I sold a new construction SF home a few years back and just received an email (see below) that the fireplace is not properly insulated. I'm looking for advice in responding. The picture is the actual fireplace. Ha...

Hi,Anyone know of a good distributor/wholesaler where I can source roxul/rockwool mineral wool insulation? homedepot isn't even giving a discount.  Thanks! 

HelloI have a row house in Baltimore that I am rehabbing. My intention is to rent it for section 8. While putting the new ceilings (dry wall) I have noticed that there is no insulation present between the roof and whe...

My electrician discovered that the exterior walls in my newly purchased ranch home do not have insulation.  I am meeting with the contractor tomorrow to discuss options.  about how much should I expect to pay to insul...

Hi BPI recently bought a duplex in March and inherited the tenant downstairs who has been there for about three years.  They are a nice older couple with a college age son.  They are respectful, keep a clean house and...

Can't really figure out how to find this out online so I'll ask the knowledgeable people here. I'm not really planning on doing it myself I just want to know how it should be done so I get the job done right.

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High Level Question: At what point would you spend money to add insulation to the attic of an old home rental (and hopefully leading to lower heating costs for tenants/not requiring them to buy a room heating unit)...

Is it true that in cold environments some tenants of old houses will board a window for insulation purposes?

Hello everyone! We have a 100 y/o single family buy&hold in Missouri and would like to turn the attic into usable space. ideally we could keep the rafters exposed in keeping with the character of the home, so the ...