David Hernandez+FollowI found real mushrooms growing out of the stairs. How bad is this toilet leak?I went to look at a super cheap house and saw this mess near the stairwell. There are literal mushrooms growing out of the wood near the bottom step, and it seems to be linked to a leaky toilet upstairs. People are telling me that actual mushrooms means the underlying water damage and mold is incredibly advanced. This leak has been going on for years, probably long enough for the sewage water to rot the wood, turning it into fertile ground for this fungal growth. The consensus is that the whole area needs to be torn out—drywall, flooring, maybe even structural wood—to fix the leak and deal with the rot that's definitely hiding beneath the surface. It looks like a simple repair that turned into a five thousand dollar project overnight. #HomeMaintenance #WaterDamage #Mold 00Share
Jennifer Russell+FollowI Went Into My Attic for Christmas Lights and Found This. What Is That Blue Stuff?I have only been in the house for about a year—my anniversary is next week. I included a picture of the scene. I have absolutely no idea what I am looking at. There is this strange blue-green discoloration on the wood and a bunch of black specs scattered all over. #AtticNightmare #HomeownerProblems #WaterDamage #MoldScare #HelpMe 308194Share
David Hernandez+FollowDo I need to be concerned about this water stain on my ceiling?The toilet from upstairs overflowed overnight and left this water stain on our ceiling downstairs. Their toilet is already fixed, and the man upstairs said he would tell maintenance to paint over the stain once it’s dry and cover the cost. But should I be worried about mold or any other hidden damage from the water? Or does it take longer for mold to form? That would be really bad... #HomeMaintenance #WaterDamage #MoldPrevention #HomeCare #CeilingMold #Home 2242Share
