Is my apartment management company responsible for water damage to my laptop that occurred as a result of their lack of maintenance? [more inside]
posted by iamisaid on Dec 3, 2009 - 9 answers

How can I limit damage to my virtually-unfinished hardwood floors without the trouble/expense of refinishing? [more inside]
posted by aabbbiee on Aug 25, 2009 - 14 answers

What is the least destructive method I could use to determine what if any mold might be growing in drywall? You see, there's this roof leak... [more inside]
posted by cavalier on Jun 8, 2009 - 5 answers

My iPhone is broken and not covered by warranty (water damage), what is my best option (b/c ATT won't let me just buy another iPhone)? [more inside]
posted by jacobjacobs on Jan 5, 2009 - 12 answers

My 2006 Audi A4 is having ignition coil problems. And the dealer is saying because it's water damage related, it's not covered under warranty. I have NOT had the engine cleaned. I have NOT driven into a lake and I live in California where rain is minimal. Help me to not be screwed. [more inside]
posted by rileyray3000 on Dec 26, 2008 - 11 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

How long should my friend wait before turning the PS3 on? [more inside]
posted by DonSlice on Sep 22, 2008 - 11 answers

Help me identify and fix a possible water intrusion / water damage near my sliding glass door. [more inside]
posted by escher on Apr 7, 2008 - 3 answers

I have about a week or so to find some of this carpet. Yep, it is that stuff that's everywhere. You probably even have 3 rolls of it under your house as we speak. It's almost safe to say, at some point, you really did have like 3 rolls of it - what did you do with them?!! Where should I inquire about getting a scrap of it?? (30cm/12inch -sq.) Demolition.. people? The dump? Is there like an Elephants Graveyard but for carpet?? Also.. I need a hand with repairing melamine/laminex?? ( Bathroom vanity and a cupboard). And (omg!) this blind ( /s)... [more inside]
posted by mu~ha~ha~ha~har on Apr 2, 2008 - 5 answers

Water damage to our hardwood floors - what can/should we expect? [more inside]
posted by jquinby on Feb 1, 2008 - 4 answers

Water Damage: The apartment I'm moving into has significant water damage from last May, and the landlord has promised to fix it. What should I know about water damage repairs to make sure my health isn't going to be risked from shoddy repairs? This apartment is in Austria, if that's important to know. [more inside]
posted by sirion on Jul 25, 2007 - 3 answers

I just discovered a bottle of water has leaked onto my hardwood floor. What can I do to minimize the damage while the floor is still damp? [more inside]
posted by werty on Sep 3, 2006 - 10 answers

Some water (a glass, only about 20% full) got accidentally spilled on my iBook (it was closed, turned off and disconnected). I immediately rinsed it all off, especially the rear panel vent, very carefully. But I am afraid water got in the insides of the iBook. How long do I have to wait until its guts dry up & I can safely try to turn it on, see if it's been damaged? And, if it doesn't work, is it going to be expensive to have it fixed (it's a G4, two years old)?
posted by PenguinBukkake on Mar 25, 2006 - 13 answers

Am I being ripped off? And by whom? [more inside]
posted by archimago on Mar 9, 2005 - 9 answers

Is an insurance company acting in 'bad faith' after initially promising coverage, and giving you a claim number only a week later to deny you coverage? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by jasonspaceman on Sep 17, 2004 - 13 answers