Help with repair
My husband was diagnosed, with Multiple Myeloma, after the break of his left humerus. It has taken a toll on us, as you know. Our resources are really low. Can yo...
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Air gap between foundation wall & finished wall
I am finishing the basement of my 1937 Northern Virginia house and have read about the insulation issues until I’m blind, particularly the discussion on this thre...
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answersupdated 4 days ago by BV021453
Dryer Vent
My house is built on a slab and my dryer vent is under ground to the outside. I have lived here 9 years and had no problem with the dryer vent till now. I had a g...
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answersupdated 4 days ago by BV021317
Humidity & black mold
2 bedroom downstairs are pretty humid. 1 in particular seems to get the brunt of the problems. We noticed many years ago that around the baseboards on the lamin...
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answersupdated 5 days ago by BV021445
Chemical smell coming from concrete floors and walls
To the person who posted the chemical smell problem - I have it too! I am original owner of a 10 year old house, slab on grade (no basement) in South Carolina. Sm...
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answersupdated 7 days ago by BV021418
white mode looking sustance
i live in a condo on the ground floor and one summer i did not run my air condition to keep cost down. no one there during the day . i have carpet on my floors , ...
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answersupdated 8 days ago by BV021409
permanent wood foundations
I'm considering using a permanent wood foundation for a new house. Anybody have any first hand knowledge about these. How the stand the test of time? Water-pro...
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answersupdated 16 days ago by BV021348
Humidex vs. Dehumidifiers
I am renovating and re-finishing my basement, which I had to demo because of mold caused by humidity and a high water table underneath our slab. After we removed...
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answersupdated 20 days ago by BV021296
My house being burned my name is Terry Godwin 511 Park avenue Mansfield Arkansas 72944
My house caught fire several years ago and I haven't been able to fix it my insurance was lapsed as unfortunately I had to pay off a funeral and there wasn't any ...
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answersupdated 26 days ago by BV021233
Water coming in under lower level fireplace
We have a finished lower level with fireplace . We had the wood burning fireplace replaced with gas unit and discovered the water issue that came down the cement ...
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answersupdated 29 days ago by BV021206
Leak behind /under fireplace in lower level into room
We have had a water issue that was found a few years ago coming from the chimney down the cement wall under fireplace (was a heatalater) coming under and on to f...
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answersupdated 29 days ago by BV021205
Cracks in block crawlspace...repair or not? (see pics)
Hello. I am planning on selling my house and I just discovered these cracks in the corner of the crawlspace. The inside of the insulation is moist so it is lettin...
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answersupdated about 1 month ago by BV021187
Filling in a Basement for a Garage
Hello BV Community, New member here, with lots of questions! Here's the low-down... My house was originally a store (50+ years) with a low block basement...
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answersupdated about 1 month ago by BV021160
Insulating existing flat roof ceiling
I need to insulate overhead in a 720sf unfinished living space addition. It must be done from the inside, as it is already roofed. It has a flat roof, with 1/2"...
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answersupdated about 1 month ago by BV021156
Code requirements for attic storage?
Are there any Code Requirements for laying plywood flooring for light storage in an attic area? Any requirements for handrails/guardrails? I'm in California, wh...
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answersupdated about 2 months ago by BV021062
B-Dry
B-Dry is the absolute WORST water-proofing system. 1.)They only do the parts they "feel like" doing. 2.)Your basement WILL flood. 3.)They WILL find an excuse N...
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answersupdated 2 months ago by BV020936
60’ Block wall needs replaced and tied into footings, Belleair Beach FL
Hello My name is Tom I have a 1971 home in FL with one block wall that has had step cracks , Horizontal cracks, and many repairs over the years, The previou...
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answersupdated 2 months ago by BV020922
Sump Pump Battery Back-up
In a home I have just purchased there is a history of water in the basement. The last owner said that when he installed a sump pump it fixed the problem. To be ...
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answersupdated 2 months ago by BV020914
repairing/replacing old footings and foundation walls
My foundation is over 80 years old, and has been neglected for most of its life. In some area’s the mortar is starting to turn to sand. Other areas the blocks are...
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answersupdated 3 months ago by BV020806
Foundation coating
What is the best product to coat poured concrete foundation for dampproofing? Where to get it? Thanks
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answersupdated 3 months ago by BV020773
