Use your local hardware store.

Establishing a relationship with a local hardware store can be an invaluable tool for a landlord or property owner. A small hardware store can follow you all they way through a project and make suggestions that can save you a lot of time and money. The best way to utilize there help is to be prepared with your questions. Take accurate measurements, take photos, make good notes, etc. they may not be able to solve all your problems, but will probably refer you to someone who can. I contribute a great deal of my success as a Property Manager to my local hardware store(Marshall Hardware Duluth,MN).