Just picked up new property from my wholesale contact. Previous sellers had small pets that totally went to potty all over old carpet and it flowed to hardwoods. Any one have solution ? Exit strategy is Land Contract...

What are your opinions on tub surround direct to stud? I'm not referring to the adhesive tub surrounds. I'm referring to the fiberglass surrounds that attach directly to the studs.I gutted a bathroom, and I'm debating...

Hello everyone! I am buying a new house from a builder and during an inspection from the professional inspector, he noticed that there is a big gap at the bottom of the garage door on both sides (see picture). The ins...

Who Else Besides an Architect Could I Hire To Create Drawings For A Property?
I spoke to the city and they said the person I hire must be a "Pennsylvania licensed design professional". I had originally considered lo...

My family recently purchased a house built in 1970 in the Houston, TX area. There has been significant moisture intrusion around windows and thru roof leaks. Mold inside the walls has been removed and the house was tr...

So reading through a large amount of articles, forums, books, etc. There are of course multiple ways of raising private money that all work but the question is what worked best for YOU and why? Also while we are at it...

I installed a tile floor, grouted it and then sealed the whole thing. I double sealed the grout, and it STILL looks filthy.Can anyone give tips for cleaning grout? Also, what do you use to seal it?

Hi, I fashion a Canadian winter! Having really wanted to move to Canada for a while now, I am wondering what some of the extra requirements are to building in northern British Columbia. What are some of the added cost...

Question about the air return: Should duct work always be used to make-up the air return from the homes interior wall to the gas furnace? Can framed in drywall be used?Thanks.

We had tenants renting for 4yrs, when we got to the property after they moved out we noticed a large oil-stain in the driveway as well as various other smaller oil stains in the driveway. This photo is before pressure...