Hey guys, there is a house I am looking at picking up from the 1960s that has aluminium wiring. Traditionally I pigtail the wires, but was doing some research online and it seems there is a better option.

I found thi...

Anyone have any suggested insurers who would cover aluminum wiring? 

After the contractor left the property that we are thinking about purchasing as a rental, I decided to take a look at the outlets to check for copper wire since the property was built in the early 1970s.

Here is wha...

I'm in contract on a house built in '75, and I don't want to have the same issues I had last time and waste money on inspections...is there an easy way for an amateur to see if there's aluminum wiring? Can you tell by...

I had my inspection yesterday and the inspector pointed out that aluminum wiring could be an issue with the insurance company. He suggested seeing if they would accept adding arc-fault protectors in order to write the...

Hi everyone,I am in the process of offering on a property that currently has aluminum wiring.  With all of the unknowns from possible lender and insurance requirements, my question is, should I run from this deal beca...

BP Community:I recently received a call from my property management company stating the heat went out in one of my units. After a thorough investigation, the HVAC contractors determined there is nothing wrong with the...

Do you guys pay to get popcorn ceilings with asbestos removed? or do you guys do it yourself?Is there any advantage or benefit to having it done professionally and providing paperwork to an appraiser during a re-appra...

I am currently under contract for an SFR in Texas.  The house was recently remodelled but after the inspection, there were some issues found.  Although the cosmetic finishes look quite good, there are some fundamental...