Recent content by Rosesarered

Blue, where exactly are you located? You can probably use this to find out prices or use the search engine to find local installers and floor manufacturers: http://www.findanyfloor.com/BuyingGuides/CarpetBuyersGuide/CarpetBuyingGuide-Pricing.xhtml

Ryan, Again, I can only respond to your flooring question. Before you take any extreme measures to protect your carpet from moisture, I recommend that you do a moisture test with a moisture meter. Moisture levels should not exceed 5.5%. To warm up the floor have you considered adding radiant...

If the floors are buckling enough for them to cause your wife to trip, I doubt they are going to settle back down all the way. I recommend going ahead with the repair.

I'm glad you decided to leave it as is. I think it looks great and any kind of trim would look funny there.

I can only respond to the flooring question. Carpet is generally not recommended over concrete subfloors (especially is the concrete is fairly new) because concrete emits a lot of moisture which allows mold and mildew to form under the surface. I would recommend sealing the concrete with an...

Can you tell me what kind of subfloor you are removing?

I have to agree, unfortunately. You need to fix the subfloor or deal with the problem. You can find a professional at the link in my signature. Search by your zip code, then call around and see if anyone can fix the subfloor while salvaging the boards.

You may want to use a dehumidifier in the area, to help get rid of some of the excess moisture in the air, which will help to dry out the wood. You don't want to use it for too long though, as if you dry out the wood too much, it can start to contract and leave gaps.