Hi AllFor a 2nd floor condo am I better off with LVP or laminate for noise reduction?HOA requires an STC of 65+. Are there LVP or laminate flooring options that already have an attached STC pad rated 65+ ?Thanks

Hi BP,We are installing new ceramic kitchen flooring in an older home (100+ years). It currently has 2 layers of what it seems like adhesive vinyl or linoleum, on top of original pine wood floors. Should these layers ...

Here is a completely failed 1.5" thick concrete subfloor on top of 1/2" plywood and 2x10 joists 16" on-center, throughout the entire upstairs of a condo with 3 beds and 2 baths.  The cracks generally run parallel to t...

My wife and I are looking for a two family to start with for our 1st home. Every home we look at is going 50-60k over ask. Recently, 2 we were looking at went 100K over ask. I can't make sense of the last 1. It was on...

Hi, I’m wondering about what I should expect to pay to replace a 750sf flat roof in North Park.  It’s a 2 story duplex.  Also, if anyone has any roofers they’d recommend?  Thanks!

Nine months ago I purchased a 7 unit property in Bronzeville that was in housing court for several issues. Prior owner had chosen to fight back the City via lawyers and for years had been putting just band aids using ...

Hi everyone!   So my case here is I do not have a fire wall behind the dry wall in my townhouse rental, and for a newbie like me, I am getting lost in what options I have.  HOI will not take on the townhouse without a...

My brother-in-law is buying a house in San Jose, his first, and it needs a new roof.  He was getting outrageous guesstimates from his agent.  15k for about 18 squares (1200 sf house).    In Atlanta, this would be abou...

Hey BP Community,
Was reaching out to see if any of you guys have any good roofing company referrals. The property is located in West Palm Beach, and in need a roof replaced on a unit that is fairly small. Would love...

I purchased a 4plex that will be filled with low income tenants.1st question:The roof has leaks. The roof needs to be repaired, but roofer is recommending a full replacement.The roof is flat with rolled asphalt. I got...