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    Tile on concrete flooring preparation

    I hate to be the bearer of bad news but easy is not always the best way. If water is coming up from under the floor, nothing you are going to cover the floor with will solve the issue. Installing a sump pit and pump is the best solution.
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    Tile on concrete flooring preparation

    You should also try to keep in mind that if the ground is that saturated it is rising through the cracks in the floor slab, it most likely will continue to rise around the perimeter of the slab itself where it meets the foundation. Is there not a sump pit in this basement? It would be best to...
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    Tile on concrete flooring preparation

    Not entirely sure how we went from tiling the concrete floor to having the foundation inspected?
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    Load-bearing beam replacement..with out the walls above coming down

    In most cases, you may be better off to ad to the structure rather than trying to replace. Can you get me a picture of the area you are concerned with?
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    Tile on concrete flooring preparation

    Hi there, first, painting the floor before you apply your tiles will most definitely give more problems down the road than no prep at all. Second, if after 70 years the floor is not showing any stress or shrinkage cracks, odds are its not going to anytime soon and that would be the only cause...
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    Roper Dryer Not Working

    You will most likely find the timer to be at fault...
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    dog spit on SS appliances

    The best cleaner for tough grime on stainless is WD-40. Make sure you open a window and use your stainless polish after to eliminate the odor.
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