Between tenants I always install a drainboard under any sink cabinets. I just put a 1x2 in the back against the wall and put in a new bottom with any scrap plywood or masonite. This creates a flow of water from the ba...

I am dealing with an issue in which a storm came in and possibly pulled the gutter from the fascia. Would a gutter that was pulled away be a cause or allow for the fascia to “rip open” away from the house?I was under ...

I ride my bike around my neighborhood here in Sacramento & I often see the house with the long grass, beat up car, dry rot, etc. and think "that looks like a flipper".  But I have no clue how to deal with distress...

I have two buildings that have interior staircases leading to multiple units. One is wooden stair treads that are painted , the other is an older carpet. The carpet is gross , the wood looked Nice but doesn’t wear  we...

I am looking at making an offer on a house with a crawl space.  It is on a very flat lot and has a problem with water standing around the foundation, and under the house.  It was built in the 1960's and apparently the...

Rookie here. A deal I was looking at was scooped by someone else. The deal fell through. The listing agent told me it was because they found some termites and "wood fungus".I've never heard of this wood fungus before ...

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I have under contract a 800 sq ft house built in 1930 on a crawl and the one corner is sloping a bit. My inspector didn't think it was a big deal since the plan is to rent the house (I paid 11k)

Anyone know...

I recently bought a duplex and one of the units will be vacant on possession. Unfortunately, that unit smells like a cat's bathroom. The smell is very, very strong. I am wondering if anyone has experience getting rid ...

Hi everyone!At one of my APT buildings, I have a 2nd story catwalk that needs replaced. The previous owner used NON-Pressure treated plywood and laid some regular carpet down on top of it. Problem is the carpet above ...

I have a home located in Aliceville, Alabama and it need major repairs done to the flooring. The floors are sagging so bad that I won't even walk on them. I'm assuming the floor joist are worn because it is an old hou...