Recent content by baltclown

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I don't think I understand what you mean. The dust appears to be falling from above and not from the basement since the dust is red and the basement bricks are painted white. And if the source is above, I can't see the bricks because they are behind drywall. To further clarify, the way the...

Hi, I'm a novice home owner, just bought my first house a year ago. Its a rowhouse in the city. The front of the basement isn't finished but the bricks are painted white. There is always red brick dust on the wall and floor. That wall on the floor above is behind drywall and the exterior...

I did have a waterproofing guy come inspect the basement when we first bought it and wasn't concerned enough to recommend us spending thousands to fix anything. Also I should mention that our plan is to be in this house for about 5 or so years so I don't want to put a ton of money to fix...

Haha I like your advice! I do have a dehumidifier that I've been running in there but we don't have a sump pump or an easy place to run a hose so it can empty continuously so it's a bit of a pain but I will keep it up. And I've checked the outside a few times and recaulked the first floor...

Hi there, I'm a new homeowner as of last June and pretty much a novice in all areas so I could use some advice. It's a brick townhouse in Baltimore City with a half-finished basement. The part that isn't finished is towards the front of the house. The sellers had painted the room white...