It’s 105 degrees and dry, dry, dry in Houston, Texas. One of my tenants called to say the A/C was not keeping up. It was 81 degrees in the house with the A/C running 24/7. This is an older home built in 78’ so th...

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Is it necessary to grout the base of the toilet where it meets the floor, or would it be better to use caulk (or nothing)? Someone told me grout is necessary to stabilize the ...

I am in contract to purchase a house that recently had a fire, but most of the studs are salvageable, however.. all bathrooms were removed, all flooring was removed, all HVAC needs replaced, ALL plumbing and electrica...

Hey all,Something strange has happened and was wondering if anyone had dealt with this before. I'm evaluating a townhome that originally was a 3br/3ba purchased by a buyer 2 years ago in San Diego for $431,000 but the...

Hey BP members!!I'm a new member, living in beautiful Irvine California...I can't get enough of all the great information and "real-life" experience that people are sharing....LOVING IT!!Not only am I a new member to ...

Hi BP family! 
I am analyzing a deal in South End neighborhood at Charlotte NC. 
The house has some "hard" issues: 
1. pretty steep hill in the front with stairs to the front of the house. No driveway in the front....

I had Signal Door Company come out to install my brand new $974.31 door on Sept 18. Since then it's been opened THREE times and closed TWO. I had to remove it from the motor just now to get it closed. There is NO way ...

I've tried Angie's List with no luck and my local contractor does not have any good foundation contacts either.  If you know of a reputable foundation contractor in Indy, please let me know!Thank you,-Leo

I just finished rehabbing a small house in Columbus, Ohio.  The home was built in 1930, and, like many homes built during this time, has ductwork in the basement that has the old asbestos wrap on some of the 6 inch du...

Hello, I have searched through the forums regarding pet odor and found it helpful. The Anti Icky poo was identified as a good product. I've removed the think carpet and pads, and below is a particle board plywood, it'...