So we tip toe gently through that area here in OTR.

Additionally, all odors and smells now permeate the entire house, for good or for bad, and the same goes for moisture, grease, etc.

Here are our concerns;- Some of the floor joists have been exposed to excessive moisture and are rotting away. 

Leave the AC set at 76 or 77 so you get enough air movement and dehumidification to keep moisture problems down, and split the utilities for those few months.

These basements were never meant to be finished, in fact they were meant to trap moisture.

My approach is two fold:- Gently keep in mind and remind clients there are two parties and perspectives involved.- Address buyer's concerns with reputable local professional and expert evaluations and written estimates.For example if the deck needs to be repaired or replaced, during the contingency period I'll attempt to have at least 1-2 licensed contractors provide written estimates.

Hey everyone.Super new here so be gentle.....

I did this a few years ago and it still looks good as new, but I recently read that its not recommended to use fix-it-all on the exterior of the home because it can absorb the moisture in the air and further rot the wood. 

The advantage of porcelain and vinyl in Arizona (as opposed to real wood), is that you don't have to worry about moisture issues (or lack thereof).

I recently had a tenant move out. He claims that in a spare bedroom, which was hidden by a bed, when he moved the bed out he discovered an extremely raised section of the hardwood floors. The "peak" of the raised sect...