Archive for March, 2008

Why are my hardwood floors rippled?

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Sarah_Hone asked: I had 3/4" white ash finished hardwood floors installed in July this year and in a couple of rooms I have noticed a rippling effect especially in the kitchen - we have just finished the remodel of our kitchen so I have not really even used it yet! ...

Will dehumidifier prevent rust in damp basement?

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

accorn34 asked: I have a damp basement (almost always has a small puddle of water). I want to store a new expensive bike down there as it's the most secure place for it - but I don't want it to rust away (has a steel frame). I was just wondering if ...

Boston innovative Products portable air conditioner, heater and dehumidifier and the model # is MOB12KR?

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

Janice C asked: We are in the process of buying a portable air conditioner, heater, dehumidifer. It is made by Boston Innovative Products, it 12,000 btu's and the Model # is MOB12KR-342Leo

If you don’t have a dehumidifier what is the best way to get the musky smell ?

Monday, March 24th, 2008

mouse asked: I live in a bottom apartment buliding which is about 5 feet into the ground and get the musky smells. Without buying a dehumidifier how do I get rid of the smell and dampness ??Alex

How do you make a home made dehumidifier?

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

Paul C asked: I am wanting to decrease the humidity in my non-electric shop/shed. Anyone have any ideal on how to make a dehumidifier or at least decrease the humidity in the shop/shed.?Esther

I need a dehumidifier in my cellar. Any advice?

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

asked: What kind of things will I need to take in to account when I buy a dehumidifer for my cellar. It consists of two rooms with an archway between and no external access (the whole cellar is underground). The house was built in 1860 and is ...

What is a good setting for a dehumidifier in summer?

Sunday, March 16th, 2008

2Jaded asked: My dehumidifier is in my basement. I have it set to 50% What should it be set to? I live in a very humid area.Charlene

What is a dehumidifier actually for? I know it extracts moisture from the air but does it prevent damp?

Friday, March 14th, 2008

Gary P asked: I have a problem with damp on a wall in my flat and think that maybe its because of a lack of ventilation, would a dehumidifier help to prevent the dampness?Chad

What is the ideal Humidty percentage for a basement?

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

Mark R asked: Mine is usually between 60-75 (summer)..... do I need a dehumidiferDoris

Dehumidifer boxes with absorbent crystals.are they any good?

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

Pit Bull asked: You know the type of thing......often advertised for caravans and damp places like bathrooms. And can they be dried out and used over again?Troy