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Jessica Mendez Mold Damage Removal Advice
6 February 2017 | 7 replies
@Jessica Mendez please see https://www.cdc.gov/mold/Also, one of the best and non-caustic/non-toxic ways to remediate mold is commercial grade Hydrogen Peroxide...safe and penetrating...https://www.reference.com/home-garden/hydrogen-per...http://greenopedia.com/clean-mold-without-bleach/
Sheryl Griffin Price Reduction Request after Offer
13 March 2017 | 12 replies
Not yet, but the inspector said that he's sure it's there because of all the photos of actual "green" growth and the moisture and damp wood rot throughout the house where there had not been rain or snow this winter.  
Erik Price Military first time renno
2 June 2017 | 11 replies
In my novice opinion, this is what needs to be done to the house:Mold inspection/eradication (water damage from leaking water heater in attic)HVAC neglect (possible mold)10 Fogged Windows (house has numerous large beautiful windows that have become opaque due to moisture)Pressure wash exteriorReplace Carpets (approximately 1500-2000 sq ft)Paint interior walls/sand and paint trimPlumbing hardware has all been removed/needs to be replacedPool filled with excessive amounts of leaves/debris (pump is running)Excessive amounts of trash throughout house yard and pool houseLive Oak growing onto roof (arborist needed)New Sod (currently all weeds)Pool Deck ResurfacingGarage Door Openers have been removedLarge golf ball sized chip on bottom of granite on islandresurface built-insExterminatorPatch holes/cracks in walls (about 10 fist sized holes)Many light fixtures missing (10 or so in closets and bathrooms)smoke alarms missingSo, part of me was disgusted and felt very guilty watching my buddy conduct a walk through via the internet.  
Shawn Pottschmidt Drooping ceiling fan blades
21 March 2017 | 9 replies
@Shawn Pottschmidt,That's an almost sure sign of moisture damage.
Inderpal Chadha Covering drain hole by carpet
17 March 2017 | 6 replies
don't put carpet down if you have any type of moisture at all...
Damon Snyder Foundation Bowing Wall To Use Wall Anchors Or Not
21 March 2017 | 1 reply
They mention they have issues over time with leaks as they create new penetration point for water to get in and the pressure of the plates can create cracks on the wall.  
Anna Watkins What Happens to the Hardwood Floors If I Steam-Clean the Carpets?
28 March 2017 | 12 replies
In any case, liquid and hardwood does not mix if the liquid is given time to penetrate the wood.
Reaz H. Repairs and Inherited Tenants
29 March 2017 | 6 replies
I don't view it as a habitability issue that's why I am only fixing small areas where the drywall is exposed and there is moisture in the air i.e. the bathroom and one bedroom.
Derek Robinson All concrete apartment building with mold issues
24 January 2017 | 1 reply
There is no ventilation (other than windows and doors), so the moisture simply has no where to go!  
Ryan Swanson Which layout would be more attractive??? Is it worth the investme
1 February 2017 | 15 replies
heard once someplace you get 4 bucks back for every 10 you spend in a basement,,,and less if its not done exactly correctly(moisture, mold, mildew)are your biggest foes!!!