How easy is it to flood a car? I think I might have. Does it sound likely and what do I do next? [more inside]
posted by grablife365 on Oct 29, 2009 - 24 answers

Miystery Leak in apartment that we just purchased...where could it be coming from and how to proceed to ensure it doesn't occur again? [more inside]
posted by spacefire on Oct 12, 2009 - 5 answers

My apartment leaked, mold grew on the walls, and the maintenance guy just bleached off the outer layer ... right? [more inside]
posted by SpringAquifer on Sep 28, 2009 - 9 answers

The seas are rising. Climate change has made it inevitable. I have a strange question... Assuming that world sea-level rises by 1 metre over the next hundred years - Would it be possible to cordon off a section of land, somewhere in the centre of a continent, and flood it to create an artificial ocean, thus reducing the consequences of the sea rise? [more inside]
posted by 0bvious on Sep 18, 2009 - 30 answers

Flood recovery - What all do I need to be concerned with after my house flooded? [more inside]
posted by MysticMCJ on Aug 5, 2009 - 16 answers

How do I understand floodplain maps? Just how high does the river near my house need to get before my house floods? [more inside]
posted by jlowen on Apr 30, 2009 - 14 answers

Need some landlord/tenant advice. Basement flooded and my insurance say it doesn't cover it due to negligence by the landlord. Full details inside. [more inside]
posted by thebwit on Feb 13, 2009 - 7 answers

The Gas Company installed a new meter this week and broke my sprinkler line. My house and garage are now slightly flooded and laminate flooring that was just installed 1 month ago is ruined. How to I make the Gas Co. pay for the repairs? [more inside]
posted by sirhensley on Oct 24, 2008 - 12 answers

What are some free/public source of VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) based info? Carfax charges $20 to rehash (what I think is) public information. I'd like to gather sources so I can do it / offer it for free. Does anyone know of flood / salvage / etc sites I could grab the data from?
posted by razdrez on May 13, 2008 - 4 answers

Should I fix my flooded car or should I just get a new one? [more inside]
posted by kosmonaut on Mar 13, 2008 - 15 answers

Is there any way to stop spam protection on Instiki? [more inside]
posted by djgh on Feb 10, 2008 - 4 answers

Should I be scared of these 3 big storms about to slam into San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by mto on Jan 2, 2008 - 42 answers

Is there anything we can do to help prevent or minimize flooding in a finished basement? [more inside]
posted by designmartini on Dec 22, 2007 - 7 answers

Water is seeping out of my aquarium onto my rug. Is there anything I can use to absorb the water? [more inside]
posted by arnicae on Nov 12, 2007 - 8 answers

Wetvacing isn't working, are there any less frustrating ways to get low - but still really damaging- amounts of water out of a basement for preferably less then two hundred dollars? [more inside]
posted by sandswipe on May 6, 2007 - 16 answers

A toilet two floors above me overflowed, resulting in a deluge of foul-smelling water. What can I do about the unholy stench? [more inside]
posted by Marit on Apr 1, 2007 - 14 answers

I have an audit meeting with the IRS coming up. What can I/should I expect? [more inside]
posted by jasonspaceman on Sep 22, 2006 - 9 answers

Basements, mildew, and mold, oh my... [more inside]
posted by adampsyche on Jul 23, 2006 - 4 answers

Let's assume (no soapbox rants, please!) global warming is a reality, the ice covering Greenland is melting, and the ocean's levels are rising. If I own a home and land which, according to this map, would be underwater, what--if anything--would the government do? I live near a major (federal) interstate, two major shipping ports, and a rail corridor linking the two. San Francisco and Oakland International Airports would also be underwater. What happens? Would they build a gigantic dike, like New Orleans and Holland? Is my home and the land on which it's built a total loss? If so, insurance-wise, is this considered an "Act of God"? If I was to put my home on the market tomorrow, must I declare global warming and the rising ocean levels as a possibility for flooding?
posted by fandango_matt on Jun 27, 2006 - 11 answers

What's the best way to approach our hippie landlord so that he agrees to waive our July rent? [more inside]
posted by croutonsupafreak on Jun 14, 2006 - 19 answers

The Merrimack River in Massachusetts decided to become part of my backyard these past few days, but thankfully has receded. My question is, how do I disinfect my lawn from all the bacteria and what not that was in the river without actually killing the lawn?
posted by kraagenskul on May 17, 2006 - 15 answers

My house recently flooded. Fortunately, we have flood insurance. Our adjuster claimed that we needed to remove our floors (hardwood and tile) throughout the house and replace. Our contractor (who I trust) said that's not necessary, that only re-finishing is required. Because of the discrepancy, I stand to pocket a chunk of change on the deal. [more inside]
posted by space2k on Apr 14, 2006 - 9 answers

FloodOutTheLittleGuyFilter: This is on the behalf of a friend of mine. His parents own a small business in a small town in New York. A few weeks back there were heavy rainstorms and flooding in the area. The town decided to direct the floodwaters away from from the new Wal-Mart--and it ended up in the shopping center where the business is located. Now they're under over three feet of water, everything's ruined, and they didn't have flood insurance. Half of the stores in the center have dropped out of the lawsuit they were preparing against the town. What now? [more inside]
posted by schroedinger on Oct 31, 2005 - 7 answers

What should I expect a landlord to do for me when my apartment constantly floods? [more inside]
posted by schwa on Sep 19, 2005 - 6 answers

The other night, a part of my car fell off. How should I replace it and could I do it myself? [more inside]
posted by grabbingsand on Jul 18, 2005 - 11 answers

Any suggestions for drying out a flooded basement? [more inside]
posted by jpburns on Jul 12, 2005 - 8 answers