Mike Kroupa
Curb Appeal Suggestions Needed
I am interested in ideas for improving the curb appeal of this property. Does anyone have any suggestions? I think I need to replace the siding with vinyl but haven't made any other decisions yet. Thanks.
John Tarricone
To paint or not original trim?!
Happy Friday everyone!I own a duplex in a historic district in Rochester NY. My house has beautiful detailed original dark wood trim (house built 1894). I believe that renters prefer brighter spaces. I want to paint a...
Adam Craig
Need help with exterior paint colors
We are remodeling this home prepping for a rental/flip. My first thought is to repaint the whole thing. But this green paint is actually in good condition. so I thought about maybe just changing the color of that acce...
Jim Sestito
FHA LOAN // LEAD PAINT
Hi Guys,I am purchasing a 4-Plex in Massachusetts built in 1912. This means the house most likely has lead based paint (on the inside- outside is vinyl).Has anyone ever purchased a home with lead based paint while us...
Luc Boiron
Advice on Basement design - textured wall
Hi all,I'm working on another flip in the GTA, just outside of Toronto in Brampton. I'm hoping the BP community could help me decide what to do with this basement.In the basement, there is this wood trim throughout, a...
Brandon C
Anyone ever paint a roof?
Hey my friend and I are rehabbing a little 1500 sq. ft. 1950's home. Its a ranch and the roof is fine, no warping on the wood, no shingles missing or broken, no leaks. However they are grey, faded and very ugly. I don...
Matthew Maggy
Adding walls with drywall and painting whole room?
This is not a flip or anything. It's a duplex we're house hacking and the kitchen has a water heater out on the open. I built a wall with a door around it and have just finished putting up the drywall and am ready to ...
Michael Redmon
Cover wood trim with aluminum rap or just repaint?
I have been trying to make my rentals more maintenance free. I have a rental that I’ve owned for six years that has lots of exterior wood trim. It is time to repaint. To paint will cost $900, to wrap with aluminum an...
Michael Herr
Stairs: Anti-Slip, but not look horrible
So I'm always at a loss for what to do with stairs.I normally use the metal stair edging for stairs that aren't showy: Leading to basements, etc because I feel that is best for slip/trip prevention, but I really like ...
Connor Heim
previous owners were heavy smokers...
looking at a BRRRR opportunity where previous owners were smokers inside the house for 15 years. whats the best way to deodorize? house was recently painted (poorly) inside and still stinks of smoking.
help?