Recent content by matts19

I placed a pail under the U-tube and returned 24 hours later. I collected about 1/2 cup of water. One side of U-tube was wet and the other half of it was dry; I suspect that there is a leak from one side of the tube, perhaps at the connector/joint. I suppose it points to a leak.. I will...

Mystery mostly solved... I just had to get into attic to what might be happening! There is a central AC unit in the attic above the ceiling and the condensate drain is wet (but not dripping water at that moment in time). I cannot tell whether the pvc pipe is leaking, or the condensate...

It has been raining and incidentally this started...so maybe it is leaks...? Above this pattern is a roof - but close to the top ridge of the roof so I cannot really imagine leaks but I will take a look tomorrow and report back..

Please see attached.... The ceiling started to form this crummy surface and it is dry but spreading.. I have never seen anything like this. Would someone kindly let me know what is happening ? The crumb feels hard with grits coming off when I rub it. It does not seem like peeling paint...

I want to buy this house which is sold as-is, so I can't have it inspected... I noticed this hole in the basement, I am wondering what it is. There seems to be some kind of sewer pipes half-buried and does not seem like this is where sump pump used to be. Anyone knows about this..? And I don't...