Question of damp... vertical brick, cement exeterior and plastered interior.?
Q. Upstairs in our new home the wall is made of vertical bricks... so not your standard brick that is laid down horizontal... the wall is coated on the exterior of the house with cement. On the interior the wall is plastered. The wall is susceptible to condensation and mildew/mould. I am no expert but I am guessing that the wall is missing a damp cavity. There are 2.5 inches of room to play with under the window sill. What can be done about this?? I don't want to get ripped off by some specialist company. Damp is a minefield plagued with all sorts of cowboys. When I say 2.5" I mean that the if some kind of cavity or extra layer had to be added then this would fit perfectly under the window sill but anything over that would go beyond the… [cont.]
Asked by G - Mon Oct 3 13:04:14 2011 - Maintenance & Repairs - 3 Answers - Comments

A. === I am not a cowboy but, let try to make a suggestion or two === if it is a NEW house and you have lived in that house for less than one year then the builder does have some liability == you need to have some breathing holes in the walls [[ those holes would need to be determined by the builder or a construction manager ]]] You could remove the bottom inside board of the window sill and see what is under it and how close the space is to the outside brick wall == then perhaps you can shim the board to breathe along with a hole or two in the brick [[ slant those holes to drain and not be level as to take on rain ]] to help the wall to ventilate and breathe}} the goal is to get the house to quit looking like the wind screen of your car on a… [cont.]
Answered by XTX - Mon Oct 3 13:49:06 2011

Should my homeowners insurance cover this?
Q. I bought my home 3 years ago this month. Last summer I discovered a crystal formation growing on the exterior wall of my spare bedroom. I contacted my insurance company, an adjustor came out, had to contact a guttering specialist because the adjustor had seen nothing of this nature. Turns out, back when the house had new guttering installed (prior to my owning it) they put the drip lip on instead of a guttering apron. As a result whenever it rained the water went down the exterior wall causing extensive damage. The insurance took 4 months to decide they wouldn't pay because it was wrong by design, however, since they came and did an inspection before I purchased the home, shouldn't it be their fault for not finding this error? Please only… [cont.]
Asked by Amber S - Wed Jul 9 17:40:49 2008 - Insurance - 2 Answers - Comments

A. No. They are not responsible. The insurance company provided you with a home owner policy-- not a home warranty. When they inspected the home, they were making sure that it met their underwriting guidelines and qualified for coverage with their company. It is not their job to find improper building practices. This is what you hire a home inspector to do. As a part of your purchase, you should have had the home inspected by a certified home inspector. However, even that will not catch everything -- it will catch a lot, but somethings (such as water problems) may not show up if it is not raining. Your homeowners policy specifically excludes damage caused by manufacturer defect, construction defect. The adjuster was correct. This is not a… [cont.]
Answered by MSAD - Wed Jul 9 17:54:05 2008

Who can I contact about a possible correlation between fiberglass and an outbreak of skin lesions? Specialist?
Q. My boyfriend has been an excellent plumber for my than 30 years and has been drilling holes for the past 6 months on an exterior sheetrock, used on the interior of a new building in the process of being built for high-priced condominiums, in an affluent area. I think the use of this (exterior only) sheetrock is because the interior of the building was exposed to an overflow of rain, snow and potential mold. They are trying to prevent mold? They are on a deadline. During the past two weeks, he has had an outbreak of skin lesions over the upper half of his body, especially his neck and arms. They are mostly of a round shape, are red and protrude? from the skin, textured differently than the remaining parts of his skin. He's never had this… [cont.]
Asked by toni c - Thu Feb 28 09:14:22 2008 - Skin Conditions - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Wow , Let me send my condolences to you first. Secondly.. what company is going to admit thier material could potentially cause damage... imagine the recall.. and cost of tearing and repalcing... so... my suggestions to you would be erin brokcovich them! Do your research! Find the Co. that makes this material. What is is made with? How is it made? Based on the "ingredients" of this sheetrock, is there any known substances that have been known to cause allergic reactions?? AND , it could be serious.. if it is highly an allergic material.. imagine an immune comprumised person breathing it in from thier office or an infant in thier new apartment.. all of a sudden the person dies from mysterious causes... I think you should… [cont.]
Answered by SerbY G - Thu Feb 28 12:49:15 2008

What is stronger: Dilaudid or Demerol?
Q. In early 2002, I was diagnosed with bulging/herniated L5 and S1 disks with an annular tear between the L5-S1 disks. My dr. put me on Percocet. Within 18 months, she had to increase the dosage to 7.5/500 mg, 4-6/day because the pain had gotten so bad. In May of this year, I switched medical groups and began seeing a new pain mgt. specialist. He said from the beginning that I've have to go to PT, but he did prescribe the Percocet and he added 30 mg of morphine, twice a day. By July, he said to take the morphine three times/day. By the end of July, I was so sick of taking meds (I was taking incredible amounts just to sleep), that I stopped everything, except the Perc. I've since found out that Oxycontin makes me hallucinate. The dr.… [cont.]
Asked by kristencng - Mon Oct 23 06:18:14 2006 - Pain & Pain Management - 7 Answers - Comments

A. Dilaudid is considered a stronger pain reliever than Demerol, but both are used to treat moderate to severe pain. However, drugs work differently for different people- so which you find more effective is a judgement only you can make. Neither is as strong as the percocet/morphine combo you were taking, though. The main concern with any of it would be that taking it over a long period of time would require ever increasing dosages to recieve the same level of pain relief, and would increase your risk of becoming addicted. Both are class II narcotics, so there is a limited amount that you can be prescribed at any one time, and in a months time- unless you are admitted to a hospital. Just curious as to why you have not elected to have a… [cont.]
Answered by The mom - Mon Oct 23 06:41:26 2006

Oil cyst on vagina for several months and painful...?
Q. I have had a painful bump on the top side of my vagina for several months. It started as an ingrown hair which never came out and swelled up. I went to a specialist a month ago. He took a sample from the bump and tests showed it was oil, not an infection. He then helped clean up some exterior infection and gave me no medicine or solution for the bump claiming it will go away on it's own... The opposite has happened. It has gotten worse: bigger, more painful and at times stingy and itchy. I feel very uncomfortable and I'm scared of how big it's gotten and how it continues to grow... I don't have much money.. What should I do? Is this dangerous?
Asked by - Mon Aug 29 16:10:13 2011 - Women's Health - 2 Answers - Comments

I want ultra modern interior and exterior design for my new house. Where can I get it?
Q. My wife and I plan to buy a new house as soon as possible. We want to have solar powered utilities in our new home. Additionally, we want our interior design to be ultra modern, packed with the latest electronics, and other cool gadgets. Equally, if not more important, is the interior DECOR that is of the ultra modern style - something out of a James Bond movie or a Star Trek movie, although we know that these movies are rather dated. But, hopefully you get the idea of what we desire, despite my ancient examples. I hope that maybe Bill Gates or someone like him can offer suggestions, although I know that someone like him would not give me the time of day. However, I hope that the Yahoo! Answers Community might have some helpful suggestions. [cont.]
Asked by christopherpaulberthiaume - Mon Aug 29 19:51:21 2011 - Decorating & Remodeling - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Why don't you try mydeco.com's 3D planner to design the interior. You can use the tool to experiment with different colours, add wallpaper or art to the walls, add real furniture to the room, add or change light fixtures and view the room from different angles. You can also see other users rooms to get some ideas about how you want the interiors to look. It's free and easy to use and can also save you a lot of time and money and it can help you to avoid making any mistakes too. Here's a link to the tool: Hope that helps.
Answered by - Tue Aug 30 08:39:58 2011

pain in legs down to below the knee and pain in lower back,what can it be?
Q. i have pain going down both legs to below the knees.it starts in the hip area and in the groin. it started last year after a RTA in october,but not immediately,like 2 weeks after.i had x-ray taken,came back clear,no broken bones. now back in july it came back,with a vengeance and has been hurting ever since,sometimes really bad(after standing too long or walking) and sometimes almost no pain. i have seen an orthopaedic physiotherapist who has looked at that x-ray taken last year and looked at my ranges of hip movement. he said that my exterior rotation was abnormally wrong(normal is 45degrees mine is 80-85 degrees)and virtually no interior rotation. also when i lay on my back my feet rest in a horizontal position,he also stated that that… [cont.]
Asked by marco h - Tue Oct 11 10:28:50 2011 - Pain & Pain Management - 3 Answers - Comments

A. Sounds like sciatica to me (but I'm not a GP,I'm a chef like yourself) you're describing the same sort of symptoms/discomfort I get when my sciatica plays up(i get exactly what you mean about being in pain while standing all day)
Answered by - Tue Oct 11 10:54:20 2011

Has anyone else had this tumor in the vagina?
Q. Hi, I found out I was pregnant, but they had trouble finding the baby, so they didn't a vaginally ultrasound and found a mass. They scheduled me for a d&c and lipectomy(I think that's what it was. Where they cut in my belly button and stick a camera down it.) July 15. Yes, I lost my baby at 6 weeks); Anyways, this mass appeared to be on the exterior wall of my vagina and was 4cm. The doc also did a biopsy and tested for cancer and it came out noncancerous and my pap smear was normal. She recommended me to a specialist and I had a MRI and the mass grew to 6cm. The specialist said it was unusual and he has no idea what it is but he wants it out. We did multiple biopsies today and tested for cancer because the other doc didn't do the core, [cont.]
Asked by - Wed Aug 24 19:25:36 2011 - Other - Diseases - 1 Answers - Comments

A. I worked in a pathology lab for decades. First off, even if they say tumor, it does not mean cancer, it just means it is a mass, not normally there. You need to have a consultation with your specialist, make a list of all your questions, and write down the answers. Get a copy of the pathology report. If you have further questions, call the pathologist who read your slides, and ask them your questions. As far as scrawmole - the only thing l can think close to that is squamous cell tumor. But that is only a guess. \ you haven't given the dates when all these procedures were done. Generally speaking, even if your case is very unusual, and difficult, your dr will be able to get a preliminary diagnosis in one week. So your dr should be able to… [cont.]
Answered by always b natural - Wed Aug 24 20:07:41 2011

What's wrong with my XHTML and/or CSS code?
Q. I'm trying to make this Web page with two columns. For some reason, my right column keeps displaying to the left of my left column. I can only see the last few characters on each line of the right column because it runs off the page. I can't even scroll left to see what it says. Everything else is fine except that left column. Is something wrong with my CSS, my XHTML, or something totally different? Here's my XHTML code: pete the Painter home Services Testimonials Free Estimate Pete's Design Specialists will work with you to create the home of your dreams. Interior Painting Exterior Painting Wallpaper Removal Wallpaper Installation Drywall 1-800-The-Painter Copyright c 2008 Pete the Painter here's my CSS code: .container { width: 20px; } #l [cont.]
Asked by - Wed Dec 9 15:24:41 2009 - Programming & Design - 1 Answers - Comments

A. The main problem is here: .container { width: 20px; } Much too small. Try changing the width to 800px; and that should give you some breathing room. Then you can play with the positioning of the columns by changing the margins.
Answered by gHaggy - Wed Dec 9 16:09:10 2009

We are in the process of buying a house. A basic lenders survey indicated damp...?
Q. This was further investigated by a damp and timber specialist who quated 500 pounds required for damp proofing of an interior wall (i.e.between kitchen and living room). Why would damp be coming up through an interior wall yet the exterior walls are ok. The house is a victorian stone built mid terrace. Also, should we pay this ourselves or ask the vendor to pay.
Asked by smudgeuk9 - Wed Aug 29 07:10:02 2007 - Decorating & Remodeling - 4 Answers - Comments

A. make seller pay unless you are getting a real good deal and don't want to lose it
Answered by .monk - Wed Aug 29 07:20:35 2007

Golden Retriever with film over eyes not cataracs!?
Q. Golden Retriever, 10 yrs old, according to the vet it is not cataracs. At this time they have no idea what this film is. It is cloudy growing over the exterior of her eyeball and has small faint veins in it. Going to see a specialist but so far no one seems to have ever seen this before. Any information on this condition would be greatly appreciated!
Asked by Cher - Thu May 8 17:50:03 2008 - Other - Diseases - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Sorry, we are not veterinarians.
Answered by Susan S - Sat May 10 15:31:16 2008

Undetermined Musky Smell?
Q. In my recently-bought flat there is an unmistakable (yet difficult to describe) smell which is dominant in one of the rooms (the bedroom), yet it has so far been impossible to determine. It smells a bit like rotten wood and I'm worried that it might also be hazardous to health - it doesn't feel too healthy to breathe in there and I think it might be making me sneeze and bunged up. I thought at first it was probably a failure in the damp-proofing (since there was evidence of a leak in the bathroom from before I moved in, though I have now taken the floor up and let it dry. I have also had a dampness specialist round, who has checked the walls for damp and found nothing unusual (however, they deal only with property exteriors). There is… [cont.]
Asked by No Chance Without Gilgamesh - Mon Oct 18 17:08:53 2010 - Maintenance & Repairs - 5 Answers - Comments

A. Hi Ade you don't mention anything about opening windows as this cures a lot of damp problems the older properties do seem to suffer from the damp musky smell. when i was younger a lot used to dry clothes in enclosed rooms which meant the room took on this musky smell drying washing indoors is something a lot of people do..it does lead to this issue. one fire prevention method used to be to nail hardboard on top of the floor boards it did get rid of a lot of musky smells from under the floor boards.
Answered by DR + Mrs Bears face - Tue Oct 19 04:05:27 2010

My Ac keep flipping my circuit breaker?
Q. I just moved into the house about a week ago. The Ac unit flipped the breaker the first day, but ran fine for 4 days until it rained. Now when I start the AC unit it runs for exactly 15 mins and 27 seconds and then flips the breaker. I have turned the breaker off to avoid damaging anything. I checked the wires between the breaker box inside, to the exterior breaker near the ac, and from that breaker to the unit. Still flips the breaker. I changed the breaker (put in the same ampage cause Im kinda partial to not having my house burnt to the ground) still flips. What is the issue? Something I can fix or do I need an HVAC specialist.
Asked by - Mon Jun 22 21:08:20 2009 - Maintenance & Repairs - 6 Answers - Comments

A. When that happens to me, it is normally because another appliance is running at the same time (microwace, hairdryer, toaster, ect.). To avoid that, just shut the A.C off until your done. Just a suggestion in case you haven't looked into that yet.
Answered by Val - Mon Jun 22 21:15:02 2009

Aluminium and timber boat?
Q. I want to build a 4.8 metre bay fishing boat. I have quotes for an alloy kit but this requires specialist skill in welding. I am also looking at a timber boat with epoxy or bote cote exterior. Which do you think is better? The waters in Port Phillip Bay are treacherous so the craft in question needs to be able to high tail it when necessary.
Asked by nonjourno - Wed Oct 17 06:53:16 2007 - Boats & Boating - 1 Answers - Comments

A. I build with wood. I have a MIG welder and can most likely build Aluminum. I think what your concern should be is the actual design of the boat and what displacement it have when finished. I not educated as much as to what Aluminum weigh compared to wood, probably be easy to learn. The weight give more stability, but, this also part of design. We can not necessarily make a boat heavier beyond the weight it was designed for, this may throw off waterlines and change performance from the original design. Wood is a proven boat material. It has been used day one of boats. Actually wood is better than Aluminum as it can withstand impact better. Aluminum may bend to a extent. For myself, I feel wood is easier to work with, I not sure about cost… [cont.]
Answered by - Wed Oct 17 10:13:02 2007

What do they use to paint house exteriors in southern spain?
Q. I was told that they call it "Cal", and I guess that's short for Calcium something, (hydroxide?). Is that limewash? Does it burn you if you get it on your hands? Is it expensive? Is it specialist supply or sold everywhere?
Asked by paul r - Thu Sep 10 08:34:03 2009 - Other - Spain - 6 Answers - Comments

A. They use paint which they tend to water down. Before the paint some people paint on an impervious kind of paint called gaucho. They use that to stop the dampness from soaking through, though where I live it rarely rains. Having said that, last winter was very wet and I've just put gaucho on certain parts of my house. The paint is just called pintura.
Answered by Slyly the Fox - Thu Sep 10 11:17:21 2009

Looking at a bank owned home. It's listed for 174,000, the bank accepted my offer of 170,000. is $50,000 2 low?
Q. The home is valued at 322,000. It's been on the market for over a year. Needs a ton of work. I had the home inspected and mold is attacking the inside. Not sure how they are going to treat it but the mold specialist said that he would have to be there for a min. of 3 weeks and the fee would be $1000 a day. The basement has to be gutted due to the mold. Some walls have to come down in a couple of the bedrooms as well as the ceilings. The home needs carpet all througout, paint, the exterior needs to be repaired extensively( it's a tudor style needs new stucco and trim, garage doors) I asked a friend of mine who is very level headed he said that he would offer the bank 50 grand I was thinking that was far too low. My min would be 60 my max is… [cont.]
Asked by - Mon Aug 30 20:53:25 2010 - Renting & Real Estate - 3 Answers - Comments

A. I think you would be foolish to continue with this purchase. You will spend much more money than you ever thought you would and still end up with a questionable property. Keep looking. If you are sold on the location find out what it would cost to buy the land and bulldoze the house. Build a new house on that site. But, if it were me I would withdraw my offer and look for something better.
Answered by Othniel - Mon Aug 30 21:15:48 2010

hows my resume please take a look is it ready to be sent around?
Q. Objective to obtain a position as a Court Officer/Security Guard in an established organization. I am confident that with my skills and expertise I will be able to make a positive contribution towards the on going success of the organization. education/Experience/ABILITY'S Valid Ontario Private Security license Valid Possession and Acquisition License Completed Non-restricted and restricted Ontario firearms training Valid GZ License, 6 years of driving experience No convictions of serious traffic violations Handcuffs certification successfully completed Advanced Handcuffs training CPR and First Aid Certification Loss prevention specialist certification Experience working directly with clients Ability to perform heavy lifting Detailed… [cont.]
Asked by iluvmybabe a - Tue Feb 15 13:06:41 2011 - Other - Careers & Employment - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Remove the interests..specially the "internet browsing". You need things that will help you look better...try putting down volunteering instead.
Answered by Gemini - Tue Feb 15 14:43:44 2011

Knee injury, now my knee cracks from time to time when I stretch my leg?
Q. I'm (or was) a 41 year old weekend warrior (not really weekend, Mondays and Thursdays, every week). I am on the slightly obese side (5.8', 240 pounds). I had a knee injury while playing a high impact sport (Ultimate Frisbee) six months ago. The injury was caused when I tried turning in an opposite direction while sprinting forward in a diagonal direction (left knee). I felt a sensation like when you twist and tear a chicken leg and then I was on the ground. My knee had a mild swelling on the lower exterior part of my leg (not directly over the knee). It hurt when I put weight on my leg while trying to walk and I couldn't bend my leg too much (I could lift it stretched out, so my knee and tendons could actually hold the weight of my lower… [cont.]
Asked by Oscar Blanco - Mon Oct 26 01:33:53 2009 - Injuries - 2 Answers - Comments

A. go for an MRI to find out what swrong with the knee.
Answered by alianna_hodiya - Mon Oct 26 20:28:03 2009

Question for Nurses or Bone Specialists: Vicadin?
Q. My younger sister is fourteen and she got a very bad ankle sprain and possible break. The pain is so bad she is on vicadin, and I'm extremely worried about the effects someone her age taking that strong of a medicine. Please let me know what side effects to her exterior actions might be and also if it will affect her internal system. Thank you so much.
Asked by Mogadisha - Sun Dec 27 15:16:33 2009 - Pain & Pain Management - 4 Answers - Comments

A. If she has been prescribed Vicodin, presumably a health-care professional did so, and warned her of the risks. They also gave her a drug fact sheet which has a complete list of dangers and side effects. Taken at the prescribed dose it is not a dangerous medication, although some people may develop a (very mild) physical dependency or a psychological dependency. If she's taking Vicodin on her own, from someone else's prescription, she should stop taking it and see a doctor about her injury and pain. Even if it has been legitimately prescribed for her, 14-year-old on Vicodin cannot be trusted to take it as directed. If she's still hurting she may take too much. Taking too much can cause permanent damage to her liver (see below) so it must be… [cont.]
Answered by Leo R - Sun Dec 27 15:42:03 2009

I have a car Bumper incident?
Q. I have a 51 reg ford ka with and my friend has a vw golf, which she bought only several months ago, I think it s a new model (possibly 08 or 09 year) with a metal bumper. So I was reversing back into her driveway very slowly and I bumped into the front her car that was parked on the driveway as well This cause a bit of scratch on my grey plastic bumper which I don t really mind anyway since it s a lil ol banger. However with hers, there wasn t any visible exterior damager apart from her number plate going slightly curved. We stood there and looked at both the bumpers for abt 5-7 minutes, hugged and decided that there wasn t nothing to be worried about. I also must mention that prior to this incident, shes had her car in with the specialist… [cont.]
Asked by - Wed Sep 21 07:05:11 2011 - Maintenance & Repairs - 5 Answers - Comments

A. Yes your insurance will go up, but you caused an accident - no matter how serious or minor it was, you caused what was a collision. Since she now has damage done to her car, which has been confirmed by a mechanic who knows more than you about her car, you need to get it sorted through the insurance company.
Answered by - Wed Sep 21 22:26:33 2011