Too Low?
It seems like your water table was higher than expected. Maybe the pump was set too low in the ground or maybe you can adjust this with the float t...
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Mold can be dangerous and adding water to mold only feeds it. So, if the area is not properly cleaned, you will be adding to the problem. Please...
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Sand
You can try to vacuum, but most of the time older wood needs to be sanded. Use of water would not be advised since you would create stains when the...
about 6 years by KingVolcano
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Smell
Unless proper testing is performed, it would just be a stab in the dark. Odor can be caused by bacteria in the water, dead animals, methane, fungi ...
about 6 years by KingVolcano
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Project
This is a bigger project than it seems. If the plumbing is not correct, issues will haunt you. Your first step should be to call a plumber with exp...
about 6 years by KingVolcano
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Expert
I'm not an expert in this field, but here is my assumption. The longer the duct, the less efficient the system will be. Call an expert and ask.
about 6 years by KingVolcano
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adhesive
Liquid Nails or a PL product. Both can be bought in caulking tube form.
about 6 years by KingVolcano
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adhesive.
You do not have much of a choice unless you use adhesive.
about 6 years by KingVolcano
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Insulation
It will not hurt to wrap the vent, however it is more important to know if your damper/s is properly working.
about 6 years by KingVolcano
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could
If you have temp extremes between the two floors, it could be an issue.
about 6 years by KingVolcano
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fan
Why even install a fan? You should vent out, but if you are only venting odor....
over 6 years by KingVolcano
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Header
Since it is a non load bearing wall, your requirements for a header will not be as crucial. As long as the door frame is secure, you should be fine...
over 6 years by KingVolcano
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fix
I'm not sure if your low areas are over a long span on small, but I have never been satisfied with any basement leveling job unless it was a comple...
over 6 years by KingVolcano
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It's a basement
I know you want to make your basement into an attractive living area. However, it is a basement and no matter what, it will be a basement. Drop cei...
over 6 years by KingVolcano
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Precaution
The builder should also know who did the concrete work on your house. There are a lot of variables and it could be something simple. You may want t...
over 6 years by KingVolcano
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Please Read
Check with your local building department for ceiling height code. Do not, DO NOT make your basement into living space until you are absolutely ...
over 6 years by KingVolcano
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WARNING
Lifting a house and pouring a foundation is a HUGE project. It's not so easy as BoPeep may make it seem. You may have to move the house, not just l...
over 6 years by KingVolcano
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Issues
Digging out a basement is not as simple as it may seem. The foundation is the support structure for the house and removing soild from inside of the...
over 6 years by KingVolcano
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NOO
The grey acoustical foam is highly flamible!
over 6 years by KingVolcano
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Insulation
You must kill the mold growth first before putting up the insulation or you will be creating a cavity for the mold to flourish. Do NOT use bleach, ...
over 6 years by KingVolcano
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