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What is protocol here in upper middle class neighborhoods with no crime? There is an existing system I want to take out but it's all hooked up and in order to do so the company is charging an arm and leg... or telling...
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I need to replace about 2,000 sq ft of flooring with a grey hardwood look. I need your help choosing material and supplier. Hardwood and engineered hardwood are attractive for resale value and longevity. Engineered Vi...
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After some searching, I determined where my water issue was coming from in my ground unit in my 1890s, gut rehabbed 3 flat. In my 95% high efficiency HVAC system the PVC pipe connected to a copper pipe in my abandoned...
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For both renovation and new construction, I think to prefer CPVC. It's cheaper in labor, cheaper in material, and isn't a theft risk. (In fact, when there is Copper piping in a house I will sometimes go in and spray p...
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What sort of material should be used for the sewer line running from the house out to the city main? Cast iron? Clay? I need to have this replaced soon. Any suggestions on things to consider or make sure that I have i...
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I have an otherwise nice lower B class townhouse that has the absolute ugliest fiberglass shower surround ever produced. It’s still in great shape (although it’s 30 years old) and certainly doesn’t effect the marketa...
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I have a massive three story house in Lakewood.
About 3,000 sq ft so the estimates to completely side the house is anywhere from $25-30k.
First, does anyone know a reliable handyman who can replace a couple wood si...
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Hi BP crowd- we just closed on a house through Auction.com-first of all, that process was seamless and fairly quick. We're not sure about our plans for the house- I'm going to live there during reno- we live in aspen ...
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My basement has flooded, possibly due to standing water in one of the window wells. There is water pooling up under the mulch next to the window well on the side of the house, and I can see water seeping into the wind...
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I'm in the process of turning over a property. What brands do you guys prefer for dependability and servicing in a rental? I'm looking for input specifically on:*Shower mixer valves (serviceability is big with this on...