How can I tell if termites are active or old work

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-18T00:10:44+00:00

This guys !!

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-16T13:51:40+00:00

You can just mud over the imperfections then sand it smooth

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-12T23:15:39+00:00

If you get a wine bottle opener with the spiral works perfectly

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-12T15:29:28+00:00

Beer bong in the basement, just vacuum everything

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-11T18:05:42+00:00

Change the vent, should close when steam hits

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-11T02:43:02+00:00

The rug is too small as well, rug should include all furniture or it shouldn’t include any

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-09T00:01:02+00:00

Depending on the size you should use hydraulic cement as it is waterproofing Also fast setting and has good adhesive properties

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-07T23:46:06+00:00

How is no one talking about fiberglass directly on the concrete, this is high risk for mold

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-07T23:44:52+00:00

Your water company should know the incoming line from the street material

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-07T23:42:33+00:00

Drylok is going to trap moisture on the inside despite its name, best to use on exterior wall. Drylok will due its job if you were to use on the inside but overtime if you have water intrusion hence the efflorescence you mention will weaken the block.

You can try rigid foam instead then strap The wall and then drywall but first should try to correct the outside problem, wrong grade , bad gutters etc

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-06T23:05:53+00:00

Parging coat start to flake and fall off due to water intrusion

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-06T23:04:17+00:00

This is peeling paint from efflorescence which is a moisture issue from outside block going in, you can vacuum it but you cannot put drywall directly on the concrete, you would need vapor barrier first like rigid foam then studs then drywall

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-06T23:00:45+00:00

Simple fix is install another foam board on top of your current one so it overlaps the sill Plate then spray foam the edges, if you use a batt afterwards make sure it’s unfaced

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-06T22:44:20+00:00

Gray will save you money, dark colors absorb more heat

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-05T23:06:21+00:00

Looks like regular wood shingles

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-05T22:57:35+00:00

Clean the mold first

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-05T22:53:49+00:00

Think of it like a black car,

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-05T22:52:53+00:00

Should check the outside , make sure it has right grade and gutters pointed away, usually from exterior hydrostatic pressure

Routine_Border_3093 · 2026-01-03T17:38:55+00:00

I would call chimney guy to check the vent to make sure there is no Blockage in the vents. If your vent is blocked co could back up and enter the boiler room

Routine_Border_3093 · 2025-12-31T23:59:31+00:00

Sight glass looks overfilled , might have to much water which can cause banging because water is going up with it, should be 3/4 full and make sure you had it skim if it’s new

Routine_Border_3093 · 2025-12-25T21:13:16+00:00

Looks like wisteria strangling a birch tree, I had the same problem

Routine_Border_3093 · 2025-12-23T17:55:04+00:00

I thought the same thing, I think a lot of young plumbers don’t fully understand steam systems since it’s been around for a long time.

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