DeWalt's 18V XRP batteries are NiCads and, as such, exhibit all the usual NiCad issues such as "memory" and self-discharge. They're getting to be a bit hard to find as replacements, also.
3rd parties make an 18V NiMH...

Reaching out to the BP community as I'm considering turning of the units in a duplex I own into a STR. This unit is located near children's hospital in Schumacher place. I've hesitated as I'm unqure what to expect for...

Pushing back on the line in the sandThese days, it's hard to imagine being out in the field without your smartphone. And while nearly all of us know exactly where our phone is at this very moment, you probably couldn'...

I am a few months in to my first buy and hold property. I purchased an older four unit building that needs work and I am prioritizing work and upgrading when I can. The outlets are not grounded and I was aware of this...

What does everybody like for battery powered tools?Looking to by a set soon so I am just looking into it. Ryobi is cheap and it seems like more tool options. I have a 12 volt drill that has been good to me, just under...

Does anybody have any experience using SimpliSafe Smart locks for their STRs? I know it's possible to add guest codes. I have extra SimpliSafe locks and wanted to put it on my ADU for STR reasons, but they're never li...

One-third of my existing tenants plan to switch to Electric Vehicles within the next 4 years. So was using the Sothern California Edison Port estimator tool for Multi-family dwellings and it wants to know what ratio o...

I’m trying to get my head around electric vehicle choices and if the math now makes sense with $5 gal gas, or $7 diesel. I’m only looking at if the math can make sense, not environmental issues. So I currently have a...

Hi All,I recently acquired a property that has a smartlock. I would like to avoid providing keys to the tenants and just have them setup and control the codes for access. Smartlocks are expensive, I hate to have to sw...

At our company right now there is a debate over which is the best cell phone for our company to get.

There are votes for the Droid, iPhone, and BlackBerry Bold. Most of us have BB Curves right now and a big knock is...