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by ladybug
Fri Oct 19, 2012 12:11 am
Forum: Decorating, Landscaping and Gardening
Topic: Problem with my newly painted cabinets
Replies: 20
Views: 38974

Re: Problem with my newly painted cabinets

Thanks for your reply Greg, to answer your question no we had no rain. I went by a mobile home dealership this afternoon, they said they couldn't imagine what was going on, however she did say that whatever atmosphere was in the living room would continue and suggested I use a dehumidifier. Last yea...
by ladybug
Thu Oct 18, 2012 12:50 pm
Forum: Decorating, Landscaping and Gardening
Topic: Problem with my newly painted cabinets
Replies: 20
Views: 38974

Painting cabinets

Have been reading with great interest the posts on painting these beautiful "fake" cabinets that I hate with a pure passion, of course I can't afford to replace them and for nearly a year have been talking to people (contractors, painters etc) as to whether or not they can be painted. Some...
by ladybug
Sun Aug 28, 2011 7:07 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Mold in bath ceiling
Replies: 16
Views: 9551

Re: Mold in bath ceiling

Finally found someone certified in mold remediation (one of the few negatives of living in a rural area), they are coming this week to remove bath ceiling and part of bedroom ceiling, sand mold off rafters, wipe all walls in the house and clean my carpets. Also put ridge cap vents and vent fans in b...
by ladybug
Fri Aug 19, 2011 12:47 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Mold in bath ceiling
Replies: 16
Views: 9551

Re: Mold in bath ceiling

He took a section out (and of course all that blown in insulation fell out) but he felt all around and could feel spaces that were damp. He said one could not believe how hot it was above the ceiling and so everyone agress, it is so hard above it and I keep my house so cold, it is sweating above the...
by ladybug
Tue Aug 16, 2011 1:41 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Mold in bath ceiling
Replies: 16
Views: 9551

Re: Mold in bath ceiling

As I sit here typing, they are in the process of taking the ceiling out of my bathroom and anxious to see what they find!
by ladybug
Sat Aug 13, 2011 5:22 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Mold in bath ceiling
Replies: 16
Views: 9551

Re: Mold in bath ceiling

Oh, I love "Holmes" and rarely miss it. The guy thinks the moisture collects in there as I have no vent fan of any kind, and because of my health problems I keep my bedroom dark as night. Thankfully, I always have my ceiling fan on 24/7, As I mentioned in an earlier writing I looked and fo...
by ladybug
Fri Aug 12, 2011 12:04 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Mold in bath ceiling
Replies: 16
Views: 9551

Re: Mold in bath ceiling

Thanks DaveyB. I am feeling greatly relieved this morning . Servall came out this morning with all his meters etc. He assured me the problem is not my roof. He seems to think it is a matter of mositure collecting in this area of the house + I have no vent fan in the bathroom+because I have to stay i...
by ladybug
Thu Aug 11, 2011 12:27 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Mold in bath ceiling
Replies: 16
Views: 9551

Re: Mold in bath ceiling

bobfather & DaveyB....you guys really know how to make my day!!!! Too lazy to read back to see what I've posted, but my insurance is NOT going to pay for any of this!!!! I'm trying to live on my disability (I already have health issues) and it took a big chunck of my savings to live on during th...
by ladybug
Tue Aug 09, 2011 10:47 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Mold in bath ceiling
Replies: 16
Views: 9551

Re: Mold in bath ceiling

Thanks to all who have helped, my roofer agreed with all the possibilites you all have said. He's coming later this week, take some shingles off and the plywood and see what it looks like under there and we will go from there. He also is suggesting a roof vent (can't remember what it is called exact...
by ladybug
Sun Aug 07, 2011 10:14 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Mold in bath ceiling
Replies: 16
Views: 9551

Mold in bath ceiling

I have mold in master bath ceiling, spreading to master bedroom and down the wall. Had this problem in 05-06, insurance company found hail damage and replaced roof. Since then I've had several episodes with this being the worst by far. Besides the adjuster and roofer he brought, I've had 3 other roo...