Author Archives: Fixer

We are coming into a time of year for paint projects. There are some things to do, and keep in mind about getting surfaces cleaned, and ready for paint. What this post is about is a common problem with using … Continue reading →

We were in another house today cleaning up after a five year old remodeling project. The owner added a bath room to the two bedrooms that were upstairs. They had also added a tile floor in the kitchen on the … Continue reading →

We bid a property yesterday to prepare for sale. It was kind of cool in that there was a labyrinth of outdoor covered areas, with skylights. The effect was pleasant, but the feeling was odd, the place would never sell … Continue reading →

No! My reasoning is that there is always risk, but right now the risk is great. There is a lot of talk about a lack of inventory, good inventory, so it seems like the perfect storm, with buyers ready, willing, … Continue reading →

A lot of people never do anything with the house because it is time consuming. I learned that I could hire three people and get something done quick. Here in Seattle I use Casa Latina, which is a day labor … Continue reading →

There’s is a lot of nuances to buying a fixer. You need to buy good bones, that’s what all the people say. That means structure. In many cases it means architecture. Even more often it means buying a property that … Continue reading →

The internet is a learning curve. When I first put up the fixerfixer.com blog it was a new world to me. Now my typing skills have improved so it’s easier to get thoughts on paper. First and foremost I was … Continue reading →

FixerFixer dot com was my first blog site. It’s about fixing houses, rather than flipping them. You need help, and the deck is stacked against you. That’s what I found. Every time I turned around some guy was standing there with … Continue reading →