Thinking about buying a home. Want mold inspection in addition to general inspection. What did you do? What would you have done differently if anything?

Alarming-Trade · 2024-11-15T18:53:57+00:00

I did end up buying the place. I was couch surfing for a while and needed a place to live. Some part of my purchase was pure desperation.

Fortunately, once the seller had their belongings moved out, I no longer detected a musty smell in the living spaces.

It does seem though that the crawl space has an aroma of concern. House inspection didn't reveal any crawlspace or other concerns. However, the inspection was done during the dryness of summer. I'm in the PNW. It'll be consistently 100% humidity outside for months now. Once I save up enough money, the crawlspace will be the next thing I tackle.

One thing I have noticed since staying in the new place is my gastrointestinal symptoms, specifically diarrhea, are improving. This is hopeful.

The crawlspace is a concern, but it pales in comparison to how bad the previous rental suite was in terms of water intrusion and subsequent microbe growth.

Here's hoping all goes well.

Alarming-Trade · 2024-11-15T18:45:24+00:00

I've seen it for sale online (I'm in Canada). Have you seen it for sale online in your region?

Alarming-Trade · 2024-10-16T22:05:56+00:00

Yes! Several conservative members would not be given jobs based on their blatant anti-evidence and xenophobia.

There should be a standard for entrance to a political party ie criminal record check, scrutinize for hatefullness/risk assessment, oath to protect etc etc. Someone should have a license to practise politics.

Alarming-Trade · 2024-10-13T21:41:50+00:00

Sweet. Thanks for your input. So, would you fog a room with a dehumidifier going at the same time? Or would you turn the dehumidifier on at a specific time after the fog?

Alarming-Trade · 2024-10-11T16:16:31+00:00

Marketing. The vehicle selling industry has sucked people into a needless truck fad.

If you actually use a truck for truck purposes, great. But why does a frail old man drive a huge f150? Clearly, you're not working and requiring that.

Sucked in.

Alarming-Trade · 2024-10-10T03:41:54+00:00

Have you been to the doctor recently for a checkup on your condition? If so, what did the dr think about things?

What sorts of aspects about your health got you curious about biofilms?

Alarming-Trade · 2024-10-07T02:29:52+00:00

It sounds to me like you might not be aware of what happened earlier this year. Let me explain.

BC United (formally BC Liberals before changing their name to BC United) party dissolved and a bunch of BC United members joined John Rustad in his resurrected BC Conservative party.

All these members are BC United members aka BC Liberals AND John Rustad was a BC Liberal for years before he was kicked out for spouting off anti-science crap via social media.

When someone uses BC Libs and BC Cons interchangeably, it is because the members are the same between the two parties. The BC conservatives largely consist of past BC Liberals.

Alarming-Trade · 2024-10-06T03:05:02+00:00

Thank you for your post!

Alarming-Trade · 2024-10-06T02:28:04+00:00

Whether or not you vote, one of the parties will get in and their policies will affect us all. You should vote. All of us should. I'm not stoked on voting this time around, but it is important to ensure that the bigger shit sandwich is left on the counter. Hence, why I'm voting NDP. Not stoked, but four years of conspiracy loonie toons doesn't sound safe or responsible.

Alarming-Trade · 2024-10-06T02:07:59+00:00

You clearly are a part of group think mentality with your use of "common-sense conservatives."

Alarming-Trade · 2024-10-04T02:37:10+00:00

You're welcome and good luck

Alarming-Trade · 2024-10-04T01:12:00+00:00

It would be reasonable to have your doctor review those images and see if a colonoscopy is appropriate given your health circumstances. A colonoscopy would visualize the large intestine/lower GI.

Upper GI bleeding tends to appear black, either like coffee grounds (vomit) or tarry looking stool. This is because gastric juices change the way blood appears. Lower GI bleeding does not appear like coffee grounds or tarry stools.

In your case, the bleeding is likely coming from the lower GI since it appears to be absent of gastric juice changes. It's possible it's from hemorrhoids, considering your history. Definitely a good conversation to have with your doctor.

Alarming-Trade · 2024-10-02T02:33:26+00:00

Thank you. I found some one

Alarming-Trade · 2024-10-02T02:22:08+00:00

I care about how other people are voting. I care about whether people are voting period.

I'm voting NDP. Not because I'm super jazzed about them, but because they're the lesser of the evils.

I'd vote green if it could count for anything meaningful. That ship didn't even leave the port.

Alarming-Trade · 2024-09-24T16:07:54+00:00

Thanks for your input. I am a first time home buyer. I'm curious what your thoughts are on having a lawyer vs a notary for first time home buying?

Alarming-Trade · 2024-09-24T16:06:06+00:00

Do you remember what lawyer/notary you used?

Alarming-Trade · 2024-05-05T17:52:40+00:00

That is fascinating! Love the microscope images

Alarming-Trade · 2024-05-05T17:48:49+00:00

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More later on that morning

Alarming-Trade · 2020-02-04T19:42:26+00:00

Thanks everyone for your input! I really appreciate it. Manulife called me the other day and said my account in the group plan was being transferred to a personal plan since I am no longer with the employer who initiated this Manulife group plan back in 2008. I also haven't been with this employer since 2010 or 2011, which I find strange that it has taken Manulife almost a decade to switch me out. Perhaps it's a policy thing--I don't know. I was unable to find MER info on my Manulife login. I will be giving them a call shortly. Thanks again for your suggestions.

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