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New Floors, Mold, Destroy, Rebuild, New Floors

We refinished our hardwood floors. About three months later mold started growing up through the floor in a corner of the house. The moisture captured in the area buckled the floors. In the crawl space it looked like this (picture in linked version below) We removed all the fungus, and are now removing the area that was damaged. The big question was how this happened in the first place and why in this exact spot. This seems to be the answer. The spot where the moisture was getting in through the foundation was is a transition from the original foundation to a room addition that was done about 25 years ago. (yellow circle) (photo in linked version below) The transition has a crack in the foundation on both sides (yellow circle) There were NO foundation vents in this corner of the room, no ventilation. Moisture was getting in and trapped, fungus sprouted and destroyed the floors. Here is what I am trying to get information on: What do I do to the foundation wall, interior and exterior where this crack is to thwart any future moisture issues? Here is the same text with images
posted by silsurf on Mar 11, 2013 - 15 answers

 

Gossip: Collateral damage - do I speak up or only talk if asked?

I'm caught up in the gossip, but not the main character of the story. Should I go out of my way to tell my coworkers that I also deplore my "friend's" actions? [more inside]
posted by abirdinthehand on Feb 2, 2013 - 7 answers

Call the town now or wait for insurance?

During a windstorm, a tree fell on our detached garage last night and destroyed it (no cars were in it, but the roof is completely caved in and the walls are buckling). We live adjacent to a public high school, and the tree was/is on the school's property, not ours. I filed a claim with our homeowners insurance already and asked if I should call the town directly or if the insurance folks should do it. The call center person I spoke to recommended that I wait. The claims adjuster is supposed to call "before tomorrow evening." I'm feeling antsy. Should I just go ahead and call the town? Would I be letting myself in for any potential foul-ups in reimbursement (either from insurance or from the town)?
posted by dlugoczaj on Jan 31, 2013 - 6 answers

I want my virgin hair back!

Hi all! This is yet another hair question. Within the last year, my hair has had a number of transformations. Right now, it's relatively short. I'd like to grow my hair out back to its virgin state. I'm looking for some tips, in particular, I'm looking for dye suggestions. [more inside]
posted by two lights above the sea on Jan 27, 2013 - 11 answers

False damage claims a motel far from our home?

We were falsely accused of a damage claim at a motel far from our home. What are our options? [more inside]
posted by ragtimepiano on Oct 13, 2012 - 14 answers

Fixing a water-damaged piece of antique furniture?

Strategies for fixing a water-damaged piece of antique furniture? [more inside]
posted by j.edwards on Oct 3, 2012 - 5 answers

Who is responsible for rental pool damage?

Who is responsible for rental pool damage? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 6, 2012 - 4 answers

Your Break My Dryer. I Break Your Face.

Contractor damaged my dryer while working on my house and now refuses to pay to repair it. What kind of leg, if any, do I have to stand on? [more inside]
posted by hollisimo on Jul 5, 2012 - 14 answers

PG&E broke our bridge

A PG&E vehicle weighing 54,000 lb - much more than our bridge's H20 (40,000 lb) rating - broke our bridge. Five families are served by this bridge. I would like... [more inside]
posted by jet_silver on Jun 1, 2012 - 22 answers

Has a copy of John James Audubon's The Birds of America ever survived a flood by floating?

Has a copy of John James Audubon's The Birds of America ever survived a flood by floating? [more inside]
posted by feelinglistless on May 22, 2012 - 4 answers

I didn't order the paint chips!

How to deal with a car dealer for problems with new car before delivery? [more inside]
posted by arcticseal on May 16, 2012 - 13 answers

Mould & condensation in our new home, help!

Help! Mould & condensation in both bedrooms of our new home. We are first-time homebuyers and mostly newbs. Do we have any legal rights as buyers, and best way to fix the issue? [more inside]
posted by theNonsuch on Apr 18, 2012 - 9 answers

Row row row your phone gently down the stream

If I take my possibly-water-damaged iPhone to the Apple Store, will they replace it on the spot or will they be able to see if there's life in it yet? [more inside]
posted by Viola on Mar 30, 2012 - 20 answers

Pining away

Please help me deal with my fear of the giant pine tree out front falling on our apartment. [more inside]
posted by indognito on Mar 2, 2012 - 14 answers

Thief high centered my Jeep on a boulder. What now?

Stolen car, undercarriage damage, and an auto insurance claim. What do I need to know? [more inside]
posted by clearly on Feb 22, 2012 - 10 answers

Vacation property wants damage deposit a month before and a month after...?

I am taking a short (weekend) let on a holiday property just outside of London, UK. It's a big house with lots of bedrooms that is used for weddings, hen parties and corporate team-building as well as for family holidays. In addition to 100% payment in full in advance (which I expected), the people letting the property are demanding £1l as a damage deposit one month before I arrive at the property. Their T&Cs state that they will give this back to me one month after I leave the property. [more inside]
posted by skylar on Jan 16, 2012 - 16 answers

Body damage - how much?

My car was hit while parked on the street. No witnesses, but I suspect a snow plow. I have no experience with body damage - what am I looking at? [more inside]
posted by analog on Jan 14, 2012 - 6 answers

earbud headphones - permanent hearing damage?

A few years ago I heard a popular scientist on the radio discussing the effects of listening to music via earbud headphones. He said that if someone can hear the music I'm listening to, I am doing permanent damage to my ears. Is this true? I would appreciate reference to any peer-reviewed scientific research on this topic, if available.
posted by paleyellowwithorange on Jan 3, 2012 - 10 answers

How do I keep my hair looking this awesome?

As a Christmas present, my awesome mom paid for me to get glorious purple highlights done at an excellent salon in my hometown. How do I take care of them and keep them vivid for as long as possible? [more inside]
posted by fermion on Dec 31, 2011 - 13 answers

Teak stain prevention?

How do I prevent stains on my newly purchased teak desk? [more inside]
posted by beerbajay on Nov 12, 2011 - 10 answers

Help Me Diagnose This LCD Damage

Has anybody seen this kind of damage to an LCD screen? Can I fix it? [more inside]
posted by baltimoretim on Oct 7, 2011 - 10 answers

You are not my doctor. But neither is anyone else within 5000 miles.

Smashed my elbow, and have some numbness in my hand. Challenging part: I'm a long way from home. [more inside]
posted by Homeboy Trouble on Oct 1, 2011 - 10 answers

Can I save this cracked coffee mug?

I dropped a handmade coffee mug and it cracked but did not shatter. Can it be saved? [more inside]
posted by misskaz on Sep 30, 2011 - 4 answers

Someone damaged a part of my car that was already damaged, how do I handle the insurance claim?

Someone hit my car while it was parked and damaged the bumper, which was already damaged before she hit it. How do I handle this? [more inside]
posted by JustDerek on Sep 25, 2011 - 10 answers

Should I be satisfied with the way my movers repaired this table?

Should I be satisfied with the way my moving company repaired this table? [more inside]
posted by enlarged to show texture on Sep 3, 2011 - 14 answers

Help me stop my motorcycle's number plate cracking

Help me stop my motorcycle numberplate cracking. [more inside]
posted by Fiasco da Gama on Jul 27, 2011 - 7 answers

Car accident. If the repair costs more does your insurance go up more?

Car accident. If the repair costs more does your insurance go up more? [more inside]
posted by doomtop on Jul 19, 2011 - 9 answers

Smokin' amp on generator - what's up?

TubeAmpFilter: my 1970 Fender Twin Reverb started smoking when hooked up to a generator. Still works. Opened it up and can't find the culprit. What's the mostly likely diagnosis? [more inside]
posted by unSane on Jul 4, 2011 - 18 answers

How do I make my permanently sunburned red face, less red?

How do I make my permanently sunburned red face, less red? [more inside]
posted by crawltopslow on Jul 4, 2011 - 12 answers

Strict Parents

My parents are unusual, and, by virtue of being their daughter, so am I. Some of their idiosyncrasies and ways of doing things I appreciate and employ myself; others have alienated my friends and boyfriends for as long as I can remember. Are these things really so bad? How can I explain to my friends that this is just how my parents are? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 23, 2011 - 68 answers

Can I repair just the small damaged area of my parquet floor?

A small section of my wood parquet flooring is cracked and/or buckled. When I step on this area it creaks and springs up. Can I replace only the damaged section? [more inside]
posted by ranunculus on Apr 28, 2011 - 2 answers

God damned 2012 superbowl.

My car was damaged driving through a construction zone, do I have any legal recourse? [more inside]
posted by symbollocks on Apr 8, 2011 - 14 answers

Thanks for the free broken stuff, lady.

Is rain ruining the appliances I'm supposed to Freecycle? [more inside]
posted by Sweetie Darling on Mar 9, 2011 - 4 answers

What do you do when someone accidentally causes you minor injury or damage to your personal property?

What do you do when someone accidentally causes you minor injury or damage to your personal property? [more inside]
posted by lunchbox on Feb 14, 2011 - 21 answers

a pane in my a$$.

should i keep my renter's deposit fee to pay for a broken window? [more inside]
posted by violetk on Feb 9, 2011 - 14 answers

Mass (and volume) murder. How to compute the "body" count?

Help me write yet another science fiction story. I need to figure out the environmental damage resulting from an accidental sewage spill. [more inside]
posted by Guy_Inamonkeysuit on Feb 6, 2011 - 13 answers

Do I need a tree surgeon?

My neighbor hit my tree with his car. Do I go to Home Depot or call a specialist? [more inside]
posted by Buffaload on Jan 11, 2011 - 13 answers

Hard drive sitting in open trailer for a year or two, inside open computer tower. Data recoverable?

Is it possible to salvage a hard drive that has been through hell and back? I have a 40gig HD from a few years ago that was inside a computer tower that was ditched in the backyard for a few months, and there was stuff on it when it was pitched. [more inside]
posted by koolgiy on Dec 11, 2010 - 17 answers

Rental Car Damage with Declined Insurance. Now what?

I damaged the bumper on a rental car, what do I do now? [more inside]
posted by furtive on Nov 12, 2010 - 9 answers

Chicago cardiologist recommendations?

Any recommendations for a cardiologist in Chicago? [more inside]
posted by Tullyogallaghan on Oct 24, 2010 - 2 answers

Termites eat my dust

Is this a termite and if so, now what? [more inside]
posted by silsurf on Sep 18, 2010 - 5 answers

Gradual leak between second and first floors - any ideas?

Verrrrryyyy slooooowwwwly accruing water damage on our first floor ceiling. What gives? [more inside]
posted by n'muakolo on Jul 27, 2010 - 16 answers

The Transformer Scratch

On vacation. Got a rental car. Car was struck by someone or something while it was parked. Didn't get any accidental damage insurance. What now? [more inside]
posted by orville sash on Jul 26, 2010 - 24 answers

Waves, Waves, Don't Go Away

Is it damaging to get hair wet between shampoos? [more inside]
posted by amicamentis on Jun 18, 2010 - 12 answers

Fridge drip, floor damaged.

Our new fridge is leaking water and has begun to damage the floor. What should we do? [more inside]
posted by roue on Jun 16, 2010 - 5 answers

Probably time for a Bumper Badger, eh?

My fiance parks his car at a garage in NYC for a monthly fee. This past Friday, we got the car and the front right bumper was hanging off and he noticed a new dent above the front left tire. What next? [more inside]
posted by spec80 on Jun 14, 2010 - 9 answers

If you can't hang with the big dogs...don't offer them a lease?

Why do landlords set limits on the sizes of dogs that tenants can own? [more inside]
posted by ignignokt on May 2, 2010 - 15 answers

Do loose threads mean I need to replace my bike tires?

There are black threads coming off the sides of my bike tires - do the tires need to be replaced? [more inside]
posted by valleys on Apr 25, 2010 - 11 answers

How damaging is it to relax one’s hair?

How damaging is it to relax one’s hair? [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Apr 1, 2010 - 5 answers

If a rental car gets scratched and a driver never sees it, did it really get scratched?

A car rental agency in Hawaii wants $400 for damage we have no proof we actually did. [more inside]
posted by medea42 on Mar 26, 2010 - 18 answers

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