Hello BP Nation, I am in need of some help on my 1st Flip.  We are just finishing up on demo and when removing insulation on the interior walls of the finished basement there is an overwhelming smell of mouse pee odor...

Interesting thought came to mind.  Lots of contractors are paid by the hour or jobs.  The overall economy is slowing down.  I know there is still a need for housing the Bay Area so this might not be affected but any t...

I've found that people are especially creeped out by bugs, and Bed Bugs seem to be the worst! I mean, an infestation of unwanted house guests is bad enough, but when those bugs also penetrate the innermost sanctum of ...

I was outraged to see some of the quotes I heard back to do a termite/carpenter ant treatment just on the exterior of a house. I did some googling and came across a product that is relatively inexpensive compared to t...

I opened a wall of an old house and found some wood in terrible shape. There is no sign before ripping off the drywalls. I was told by a contractor there that it's termite. Never dealt with this thing.
Is this done b...

We are having a problem with slow drains.  Had a camera put through the plumbing and discovered roots in the clay sewer pipe.  The plumber quoted $900 to jet it out, or $3500 to dig up and replace the pipe.I see there...

I am in the process of purchasing a rehab that has been smoked in for the past 20 years. What are some of the most effective ways of removing the smell to achieve showroom quality short of tearing out every piece of d...

http://murray.seattle.gov/murray-constantine-city-council-declare-emergency-announce-new-investments-to-respond-to-homelessness/#sthash.DTi5L6ea.dpbsMayor Murray Declares an emergency granting him some pretty powerful...

Hi BP'ersI have a contract on a 12-unit apartment. Both buildings show evidence of dead termites. One of the buildings shows evidence of treatment for termites. The other shows evidence of damage to a partition wall i...

Hello landlords and friendsI have bought a quadruplex in Tampa FL and inspection showed termite in the building. I have informed tenants that I will be doing tenting for termite treatment and offered payment for their...