September 25, 2006

A “Floating Floor” and Home Owner’s Insurance

I’ve called in a claim. Here’s hoping that the insurance company will cover either the roof or the flooring… They might not, but it’s at least worth a try. I talked to one fo the guys at work who had extensive flooding problems in his old house. All of the bad stuff I had been fearing was what he recommended doing: tearing up the floor, spraying for mold, possibly tearing out some of...

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“Happy” Home Ownership?!

When I bought my house in May, all of my friends and parents were very congratulatory. They frequently ask how the happy owner is and the happy house? Upon threat of your life, don’t ask me that this week. Not unless you have time to spare and a good set of ear plugs. September generally sees the onset of fall rains in Tennessee. Normal light, dreery rain, occassional heavy ones. We had several...

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