21 September 2017 | 5 replies
New landlord here..Our first rental property is from the 1920s and has field stone for foundation, it gives you the smell that just smacks you in the face and moisture like crazy..
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29 September 2017 | 1 reply
I think that moisture might be penetrating through the brick and mortar from the exterior or maybe the window.
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5 May 2017 | 5 replies
A nation of renters has a different mindset to a nation of homeowners ...transient renters do not have the same sense of COMMUNITY and desire to improve their community by being involved in leadership and decisions.IT IS A TREND BEING QUIETLY GENTLY FORCED ON US ALL.The FUTURE: Only the people that can pay cash for homes or huge downpayments& highest credit scores (FICO is also a rigged system against the average worker) will have the TIME and ENERGY to beinvolved in the Community....to govern-"-to make the rules--we ALL have to live by."...it echoed a report earlier in the week from the Bank of England, which said MORTGAGE APPROVALS FELL for the first time in February 2017.If you are trying to buy a home....DO EVERYTHING YOU CAN TO DO IT NOW.re read that last sentence...
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5 April 2017 | 7 replies
I'm usually just a lurker... please be gentle ;)
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7 July 2017 | 10 replies
The main beam is damaged either by moisture or possible termite damage that should be further evaluated with remedy as necessary by qualified contractor.3.
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5 July 2017 | 13 replies
Im raising them gently, but I plan to get C up to 1250 next lease and unit B up to around 900 next lease.
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1 July 2017 | 3 replies
This is when you gently stay firm and see if you get a response.
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29 June 2017 | 12 replies
I also like floating laminate floors because they're inexpensive and fast to put down and pull back up although they do not tolerate moisture as well and more difficult to repair.
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13 February 2022 | 5 replies
In Oklahoma termites and structural damage is not a matter of if but when and sometimes my clients from out of state aren't aware of that.....also deteriorating ductwork if in the slab (70's-80's) is very common because of the moisture and it is expensive to coat the plenum/replace boots....even more so to run it over head.
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27 January 2022 | 6 replies
Once painted, it’s basically wrapped in plastic which traps that moisture inside the wall making mold much more likely as well as causing damage to the brick over time, which could even compromise the structural integrity.