Scott Schlueter
Tenant changed thermostat without permission and has threatened to "take steps" .
I have had a tenant for 3 years that lives in a 8 unit building. Within the last 4 months I have raised her rent $50 and I required a new 1 yr lease. Since then she has become a headache and is possibly losing it upst...
Melinda Miller
Attic Insulation - keeping rafters exposed.
We have a 100 y/o single family buy&hold in Missouri and would like to turn the attic into usable space. ideally we could keep the rafters exposed in keeping with the character of the home, so the standard 6 inch ...
Bruce P.
Routing cable for modem/router in master br
Hi,So currently a cable company operative stopped by my friend's house to route the network cable for the Internet modem into the master bedroom. As it turns out, they are claiming they can't run it through the attic ...
Justin Priestly
Need advice with bed bug tenants please
We own a duplex in OH and have recently discovered that one side currently has had bugs for over a year. The other side (which was BB free) found a BB and we called an exterminator to have them inspect both sides to s...
Art Maydan
Frozen Pipe Solutions
Does anyone have experience installing heated pipe tape in units that have already been built and are occupied? Last year when it hit -40F, we had several units with frozen pipes running along exterior walls freeze de...
Jim K.
FOUND: $642K and gold behind a water heater
Hi, I recently bought a free-and-clear house at the local tax auction for $25K, When I claimed it, the former owner had left everything in place and it needed a cleanout. So my guys were down to the basement and looke...
Laura Johnson
Soundproofing ceiling in bsmnt apt
We we are trying to soundproof a basement apartment ceiling. We have torn down the previous drywall so that we have a clean slate. Our plans include searching for and filling small holes and cavities with acoustical c...
Kate Johnson
Retiring dentist needs to sell practice & condo. San Angelo, TX
I am trying to help my dad who is retiring this summer after 40 years of owning his own dental practice. He has never really done much with the "business" side of things. Now he needs to sell this practice/building ...
Leland S.
Retrofit sound insulation between levels
I'm looking to reduce the sound between two levels of a townhome, as I rent them separately, but they were built with standard drywall on the ceiling. The second story is supported by 1.5" open joists. After some rese...
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Insulation code requirements in 1912 built home?
Does a home built in 1912 need to be brought up to code with regard to insulation? I am thinking about buying a triplex built in 1912.