Is It Smart to Use Kerdi Board for All Bathroom Walls and Ceiling?
I recently gutted my bathroom down to the studs and subfloor after discovering mushrooms and black mold. Thankfully, the structure is fine, but now I want to ensure…
mold prevention
Why Do I Need a Dehumidifier in My Encapsulated Crawlspace?
I just bought a house in Kentucky that has a 1300 sqft crawlspace with no insulation or vapor barrier. The backyard slopes towards the house, and the water…
Water Stains on Ceiling After Upstairs Bathroom Leak: Am I Out of Luck?
So, here's the situation: I accidentally left the faucet running in my upstairs bathroom overnight, and it caused a bit of chaos. Water pooled in the bathroom and…
Can I Use 3 Mil Heavy Duty Plastic as a Vapor Barrier?
I removed a section of drywall (70x48) from an exterior wall to install some cabinet blocking. I've got 500 feet of 3 mil heavy duty plastic on hand…
Should I Remove Drywall After a Water Leak?
I accidentally broke a pipe inside a wall while trying to disconnect the hose from my washing machine, which led to a major water leak. The neighboring room…
Should I Remove Fiberglass Insulation from My Basement Ceiling?
I just purchased a century-old house in the greater Boston area that has a field stone foundation, and I'm dealing with an unfinished basement that includes a makeshift…
How to Properly Paint a Bathroom Ceiling Without an Exhaust Fan?
I recently bought a house, and my wife and mother-in-law did most of the painting. However, it seems like they skipped priming the bathroom ceiling. Could anyone guide…
Help! Water Behind My Vapour Barrier - What Should I Do?
Hey everyone! I'm facing an issue with water accumulating behind the vapour barrier in my newly built basement. The house was completed in 2023 and I've just moved…
What's the Ideal Humidity for My Home?
I just moved into a new house and have been using a couple of dehumidifiers in the basement to lower the humidity, which is now in the 40s.…
Is it possible to disable a constantly running bathroom fan in my rental?
I recently moved into a new apartment complex where the bathroom fan is always on, and I can't find a way to turn it off. Maintenance has told…
How to Manage Humidity in a Sealed Attic Without Growing Mold?
Hey everyone! I'm reaching out for some insight on my attic humidity issue. Two years ago, I had my attic reinsulated and all air gaps sealed up. We…
Need Tips to Get Rid of Musty Smell After Water Leak
I really need some advice! My wife was really sick the other night and ended up falling asleep in the tub of our spare bathroom. I woke up…
Why Are There Holes in My Washing Machine Drum?
I'm curious about the function of the holes inside the drum of my washing machine. Are these jets meant for something specific? Also, does water get trapped behind…
Best Methods to Dry Out Wet Wood Beams?
Hey everyone, I've got a bit of a problem. One of my wood ceiling beams has gotten wet from a leak, and I'm worried about damage and mold.…
Is Using Kilz on New Basement Framing Overkill or Smart?
Hey everyone! I'm in Minnesota and currently applying Kilz to my basement walls before I insulate. I've been on quite a journey dealing with mold in this space,…
Crawlspace Flooded - What Should I Do to Prevent Mold?
I had a bit of a disaster when the main water line from my well broke at a plastic fitting while I was at work. I fixed the…
Are 20%-25% Moisture Readings in My Walls a Problem?
Hey everyone! I'm dealing with some moisture issues in my plaster walls and noticed that my moisture meter is giving readings between 20% and 25% in a few…
Help! Water Leaking in My Finished Basement – Need to Find the Source
I have a water issue in my finished basement where it's leaking through a specific wall and causing flooding. Initially, I thought it might be a foundation leak,…
Help! My Compost Keeps Molding in the Soil
I'm really in a bind here – I've had two batches of compost mold up shortly after mixing them into the soil. This could potentially lead to losing…
How Can I Prepare Outdoor Wood for Carving?
I'm looking to carve some wood I've found outdoors, but I'm not sure what I need to do to make it safe for indoor use. Is there a…