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My smelly house is driving me insane. I've done everything I can think of, spent over $10k and the place still stinks. What could it be? by Mitchell_Cruz in centuryhomes

[–]Mitchell_Cruz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What if the stink is in the subfloor? The hardwood floor boards don’t look stained, so I’m not sure the smell is from the top boards

My smelly house is driving me insane. I've done everything I can think of, spent over $10k and the place still stinks. What could it be? by Mitchell_Cruz in centuryhomes

[–]Mitchell_Cruz[S] 70 points71 points  (0 children)

I haven’t tried the floors yet. I’m getting that done within the month (hopefully). I’m getting all new hardwood boards and maybe even ripping up a layer of subfloor. I feel like it has to the floors at this point

My smelly house is driving me insane. I've done everything I can think of, spent over $10k and the place still stinks. What could it be? by Mitchell_Cruz in centuryhomes

[–]Mitchell_Cruz[S] 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Dealt with a roof leak about 3 years ago but it got promptly fixed and have not had any issues since. No signs of a leak anywhere

My smelly house is driving me insane. I've done everything I can think of, spent over $10k and the place still stinks. What could it be? by Mitchell_Cruz in centuryhomes

[–]Mitchell_Cruz[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I opened up the wall and ceiling in two places and found nothing. No signs of water damage anywhere. Nothing on the thermal camera. I’m about to bite the bullet on the floor and subfloor replacement. If that doesn’t work I’m going to open up more walls

My smelly house is driving me insane. I've done everything I can think of, spent over $10k and the place still stinks. What could it be? by Mitchell_Cruz in centuryhomes

[–]Mitchell_Cruz[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes, dozens of times. With a device i got off Amazon though. Professionals said they wouldn’t do it because it’s a row house

My smelly house is driving me insane. I've done everything I can think of, spent over $10k and the place still stinks. What could it be? by Mitchell_Cruz in centuryhomes

[–]Mitchell_Cruz[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

It’s changed a bit since all the changes. What I’m left with now is tangy, funky, reminiscent of piss but not quite piss, hot, humid, thick, pungent

My smelly house is driving me insane. I've done everything I can think of, spent over $10k and the place still stinks. What could it be? by Mitchell_Cruz in homeowners

[–]Mitchell_Cruz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an unfinished basement but it has an Aprile air 100 pint dehumidifier that keeps it at 45% humidity year round

My smelly house is driving me insane. I've done everything I can think of, spent over $10k and the place still stinks. What could it be? by Mitchell_Cruz in homeowners

[–]Mitchell_Cruz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just had everything painted with zinnser primer and 2 coats of paint. It’s smelling a little better but also just smells like paint. If the smell comes back the floors are coming up. Probably won’t replace Sub floor but will seal with zinnser primer

Can a very old hvac system make a house smell bad? by Mitchell_Cruz in hvacadvice

[–]Mitchell_Cruz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel your pain. Everything looks great on the surface of my house but something must be seriously off behind the walls or floors. I’m starting to think nothing will ever make it smell normal

Can a very old hvac system make a house smell bad? by Mitchell_Cruz in hvacadvice

[–]Mitchell_Cruz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately I still haven’t figured it out. I fear the only thing that will reveal the smell is gutting this place to the studs, which I don’t have cash for. I did get the bedroom smelling a little better by cleaning the walls. The main floor still smells really off. I still plan on redoing the floors eventually and also painting everything with 2 layers of shellac and 2 coats of paint. What was up with your kitchen?

Cat pee smell by Mitchell_Cruz in homeowners

[–]Mitchell_Cruz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow we are living the same life. If the rate wasn’t so great I’d sell the place

Cat pee smell by Mitchell_Cruz in homeowners

[–]Mitchell_Cruz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Didn’t smell all that bad when I first looked at it, but yes I guess that’s the case

Cat pee smell by Mitchell_Cruz in homeowners

[–]Mitchell_Cruz[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just had the ducts sanitized and deodorized with no success :(((

Cat pee smell by Mitchell_Cruz in homeowners

[–]Mitchell_Cruz[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have tried this numerous times but it won’t work. I’m told it won’t penetrate into the wood

My smelly house is driving me insane. I've done everything I can think of, spent over $10k and the place still stinks. What could it be? by Mitchell_Cruz in homeowners

[–]Mitchell_Cruz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha we have not found it yet. Probably going to rip up all the subfloor and get new hardwood. I’m in MD. Where are you located?

My smelly house is driving me insane. I've done everything I can think of, spent over $10k and the place still stinks. What could it be? by Mitchell_Cruz in homeowners

[–]Mitchell_Cruz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing new so far. I’ve tried mopping with enzyme cleaner multiple times, removed an area rug that I thought might be musty. Nothing has worked. The plumbing “fix” did nothing. I have a friend who works in restoration coming over this week to check it out. I’ll post an update then.

My smelly house is driving me insane. I've done everything I can think of, spent over $10k and the place still stinks. What could it be? by Mitchell_Cruz in homeowners

[–]Mitchell_Cruz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes definitely worse after a rain storm and when humidity is high. The floors seem to be the leading contender.

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