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    Mold: Behind baseboard and Under the carpet

    Thank you so much. I am calling bunch of general contractors as i think it has already passed beyond my imagination
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    Mold: Behind baseboard and Under the carpet

    Folks one more question: Is this normal: The insulation which is behind the dry wall and between frame and black plastic waterproof sheet to get wet? If not what is the possible reason for that to get wet during rain.
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    Mold: Behind baseboard and Under the carpet

    Insurance adjuster told me to start the work which did not seem very promising on the phone
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    Mold: Behind baseboard and Under the carpet

    Folks: I have more information, Basically: There was a mold even (at the baseboard level) behind the dry. So far the conclusion is that 1. I need to replace door frame 2. Dry wall (portions) 3. Part of Subfloor boards 4. Carpet But what is worrying me the most are 2 main things 1. So when...
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    Mold: Behind baseboard and Under the carpet

    Thanks!! I contacted hubber and they are also looking at my pictures. Thank you once again
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    Mold: Behind baseboard and Under the carpet

    BTW one more question for you guys!! 1. Dry wall is not wet anyone. I took the layer off the dry wall and its all clean and clear. So wondering if i need to cut a piece in drywall and replace it. 2. Do you guys recommend replacing the floor boards or do the mold test and then if positive then...
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    Mold: Behind baseboard and Under the carpet

    I got it let me see where i can find it. I am in San Diego, California.
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    Mold: Behind baseboard and Under the carpet

    Hi: I agree that there is no 4" drop on this one!! Floor pan outside the entry and the floor inside are at the same level. It would be helpful if you can give me some recommendation on how to prevent it from future happening. Right now i put silicon coating outside at the junction of floor pan...
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    Mold: Behind baseboard and Under the carpet

    Actually dry wall is dry not. I was dry when we removed the base board and mold was dry black. I can call someone for the subfloor and dry wall if this is the recommendation.
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    Mold: Behind baseboard and Under the carpet

    Folks: We found some dry black spots after we removed a portion of a base board and underneath the carpet. The issue was that during rains there was water use to come and kept this area wet. Now I sealed the hold for the water but i now i see mold spots. I cleaned up with a bleach but...
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    Frequent clog toilets and bathroom sink

    None of the bathroom is one above another. 3 bathrooms in 3 corners. 2 are upstairs and 1 is downstair. i think there are 2 vent pipes. Do you think a different toilet would help as these are builder toilets and house is approx 10 yrs old.
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    Frequent clog toilets and bathroom sink

    Folks: We are in california and moved to this house last year. Since then we are observing frequent clogged toilets (3 of it) and bathroom sink. On one of the toilets i changed wax ring. But before I call plumber and pay him by the hour, I would like to get educated on this subject. So far I...
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    Granite Counter top and Base

    From eye level it is not noticeable but since we know it, i guess it bothers us!!
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    Granite Counter top and Base

    Folks: What do with base of the granite countertop? I had a good granite guy with whom we went double ogee but the base looks ugly. Any suggestions on how to cover it up and make it look nice even from the base?
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    Wood Paint

    Thanks everyone!! I guess i got an idea but i will still post the pictures soon
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    Wood Paint

    Folks: I am new to wood paint. I hired a painter to stain our new center island and that person used cloth to stain. So now the situation is that color matches with rest of the cabinets but its not smooth and it is (light,dark) at places. Any suggestions to fix it would help.
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    Swapping Kitchen and Family room

    Picture has first floor and second floor plan. Need to swap the kitchen and family. As you can see from the picture that there is a bathroom right above where i am thinking a new place for the kitchen for drain. Not sure that is it easly to pull drain and water line from that wall to center of...
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    Swapping Kitchen and Family room

    Thank you. Do you think that if can tap on any of the 2nd floor bathroom's drain line? Any idea what kind of cost I maybe looking for this project?
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    Swapping Kitchen and Family room

    Hi Folks: My wife is thinking (just thinking) of swapping our family room and kitchen as she feels the family room is more bright in light. So my question to you guys is that is this even an option and if yes then what kind of cost i should be looking at as I am planning to reuse all of...
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