Is it possible to make the vinyl skirting rodent proof? I think the way mice are getting in (which are house mice and field mice) is that they actually crawl up the vented skirting and squeeze their way in at the top. Either that or they are getting in through the vinyl siding where there is space f...

We bought a mobile home 2 and a half years ago and there are trees on the west, south and east side of the home. On the west side the trees are red pine, hackberry, and white spruce and all of them are between 2 and 4 ft from the foundation. The foundation is a poured cement slab that extends 4 inch...

I just asked about water heater leak and what to expect from insurance adjuster. Another question is about the floor and if there is anyone who has repaired the floor all around the water heater if the water heater is direct vent. Ours sits right next to the furnace and also has the well pump sittin...

Thank you for the responses, all of you. You have given me some peace of mind as to what to expect. Now my friend who owns the house, will know what to expect from insurance adjuster.

Get rid of the moldy, mildew materials first or else they continue to grow. For things like cabinets or vinyl, you can use one part bleach mixed with five parts water and put in a spray bottle and wipe the stuff clean. Careful to remove all the mold and mildew you can and then spray it again and wip...

I'm wondering if my water heater has been leaking for more than a month as there is a puddle underneath my home and the moistuire has spread a good deal into the particle board underneath the carpeting. I would say the moisture has spread around 6 or 7 feet from the water heater on the floor and has...