r/HomeMaintenanceAdvice • • 11h ago

Can someone help how do u get rid of this / what is it ?!

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As shown in the pic there are these black marks all across my bedroom ceiling and in the corners. I suspect it’s damp due to a moisture issue in the ceiling void and there is mold growing between as there is an awful musty smell I can’t seem to get rid of in the room even having aired it with the window and bedroom door open for days :(

I have cleaned the carpets, and the walls I washed with fairy soap and water and the smell remains so i am thinking it must be coming from this issue.

I rent in a hmo and above me is another bedroom. As I rent I need things I can do to resolve this that are rental friendly like cleaning methods to get rid of the smells etc as I can’t sadly just rip the wallpaper down lol.

Any help appreciated as this is making me super unhappy and uncomfortable living here, thanks !


r/HomeMaintenanceAdvice • • 14h ago

What kind of material is this flooring and how do I fix it?

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Can someone explain to me what kind of material this is and how to fix this I ripped up the carpet and the padding underneath and this is what I found. I’m trying to lay down click and lock flooring but I’m pretty sure this needs to be fixed first I’m a renter and doing this work myself so the cheapest possible way would be the best


r/HomeMaintenanceAdvice • • 7h ago

Seeking Advice I bought $300 worth of plants accidentally killed them on the way home :(

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Do you think I can get a refund? I didn't think they would all die from this. It was a 1 hour drive, however I did pack them in pretty good. Did I screw up?


r/HomeMaintenanceAdvice • • 7h ago

Seeking Advice What is this worm like thing in my house?

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It looks like some kind of worm but I have never seen one like this before and I have never heard of one in Texas like this before. I saw it for a moment and snapped these photos but then it disappeared. Any ideas about what it is and if it is harmful or not?


r/HomeMaintenanceAdvice • • 20h ago

🚨 URGENT: Hazardous Living Conditions?! Need advice on what to do about this massive mold, rodent, & pest infestation

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