Ok so in RI we use pressure treated wood a lot outdoors for decking and such,  but here in AZ desert area you seem to use dimensional lumber for everything. I know you don't need pressure treated in the dry areas.  Ho...

We had a plugged septic drain in a brand new duplex (less than a year old), the plug ended up being a bunch of, what appears to be white shop towels, rags or baby wipes?  The plug was in super far so simply flushing t...

to make a long story short, i had tenants move out the week before i bought the building and they lived in filth..even my contractors didn't want to go in there, it smelt so bad..there were roaches everywhere. i had ...

I recently discovered mold in one of the rooms in my house had come back, and it's worse than before. I have been doing more research into DIY mold removal, and most people advise using a bleach and water solution. I ...

Get your mind outta the gutter....

What is the best stripper to remove layers of paint on wood work in a 90 year old house?

Thanks.

This is for our own home. I've started constructing a low-level deck in our backyard that encircles a beautiful shade tree. The deck will be about 19" above grade at the highest, so no permit or railing is required. I...

A mature couple of Indian extraction have applied for one of my units. I am working on the application at present and have not finished processing it. They are first generation immigrants from India and it is clear th...

Flipping my first house and having a difficult time with the painting.  I am using Sherwin Williams products, and regardless of using SuperPaint or the cheaper options, it is taking 3 coats to cover the walls.  There ...

Our biggest and really only problem with the STR business is the sheet issue. We've tried the ones recommended the last time this thread went around with little luck. Kohls, Amazon, expensive, cheap....the last ones w...

A few years ago I had some people that were nothing but problems.  They had rattlesnakes that escaped and the game wardens were called in.  Finally they thought they didn't have to pay rent because they spent all thei...