tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post948007304732879438..comments2024-02-16T02:28:58.537-06:00Comments on Oklahoma Dreams: Sharing Our Nightmare, DE +Sandy Livesayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-26663860729088405772017-10-01T23:41:32.404-05:002017-10-01T23:41:32.404-05:00Harry,
We've been doing a lot of work, gettin...Harry,<br /><br />We've been doing a lot of work, getting the place exactly the way we want it. Then we ran into a wall finding out we had a pipe come apart, and mold growing from the moisture. <br /><br />I don't wish mold on anyone. It's a proven fact mold is around every where outside when there's moisture around. We live in a world of mold!!<br /><br />Keeping a positive attitude is the only way to go because whatever happens is going to happen, it's the way one handles the situation/problem that counts. Besides, why worry or be negative.....that will only make a person aggravated or sick. What's that saying.....the good Lord only gives you what he thinks you can handle.<br /><br />Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-53370901279637156222017-10-01T23:33:24.595-05:002017-10-01T23:33:24.595-05:00Leigh,
Yes, the mold issue was a major nightmare. ...Leigh,<br />Yes, the mold issue was a major nightmare. I just wish we had caught it earlier. <br /><br />Thank you! Bulldog Man and I figured it was time to change the name. We're no longer temporary residents, more like permanent with the purchase of this home and property.<br /><br />Thank you for the compliment on the French drain project. We figured this was a learning lesson for the next drain to be built down the driveway.<br /><br />I only use organic food grade DE and it's great in the garden. I haven't used the DE on fire ants, just carpenter. If you use it on the fire ants, let me know how it worked. I would use orange oil directly on the fire ants, this will kill them. Another great choice would be a homemade tobacco tea.<br /><br />It's good to be back :-)Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-82464062317320523012017-10-01T10:21:06.673-05:002017-10-01T10:21:06.673-05:00I've been wondering why you weren't postin...I've been wondering why you weren't posting, but I assumed it was because of all the work you and your husband are doing out there. I'm really sorry to hear about the mold issue. We fight mold and mildew here all the time in summer, because the air is constantly saturated with water.<br /><br />You still seem to be keeping the positive attitude you have always had,and that's a blessing. I'm glad your insurance is going to cover all the work.Harry Flashmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071021900005041592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-34459180488073219882017-09-30T07:28:18.200-05:002017-09-30T07:28:18.200-05:00Oh, my, the leak/mold/floor issue was a nightmare ...Oh, my, the leak/mold/floor issue was a nightmare indeed! Good grief, if you hadn't caught it you might have ended up falling through the floor! So glad you were able to find good help to resolve the problem.<br /><br />I love your new blog name - so appropriate! Really nice photos too. Your rusty found "key" looks like an old tractor pin. <br /><br />Good job on the French drain and drainage project! <br /><br />I've never tried DE on ants, so that's good to know. Like 1st Man, our biggest problems are with fire ants. DE works in the garden for slugs, I've used it for that. Just have to be careful not to inhale the stuff. <br /><br />Glad to have you back!!!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-39578498619851781822017-09-29T23:19:26.675-05:002017-09-29T23:19:26.675-05:001st Man,
We caught it after several weeks went by...1st Man,<br /><br />We caught it after several weeks went by, and that wasn't enough. The mold already spread to the underside of the house (sub floor and floor). Mold spreads within 24 to 48 hours. <br /><br />Mold generally isn't covered on insurance, and if it is the coverage is minimal. Paul Davis Emergency Services came to our rescue. They've done an amazing job!!!<br /><br />About DE, we picked it up for the carpenter ants. I haven't tried it on the fire ants. You could try it and let us know. I only purchase the organic food grade DE, and this one is very safe around veggies and fruit trees. People actually use DE to help clean their system (not me). I don't know enough about DE to consume it. One good thing for fire ants is orange oil. I use an orange oil soap called CitraSolv and pour it directly on fire ant hills. I also use it to clean house with, it makes your house smell like a orange orchid. Ants don't like orange oil. Another good thing to use is tobacco. Soak tobacco in water over night (make a tea). Strain the tobacco out of the water (tea) and pour it directly on the ant hill. <br /><br />I hope this helps!!<br />Sandy Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-24970834936384578412017-09-29T22:15:38.697-05:002017-09-29T22:15:38.697-05:00Oh Sandy, I'm so sorry! That's great that...Oh Sandy, I'm so sorry! That's great that you caught it though, even though there was more damage, just imagine if it had just gone on for another year or two? Yikes. <br /><br />And lucky that insurance covers your mold. In Texas, no policy anywhere covers mold. They would cover the water damage of course but not the mold remediation. And speaking of remediation, Paul Davis is here in Houston too and they are a great company. <br /><br />Question about the diatomaceous earth, does it work on fire ants? And I'm assuming it would be safe around vegetables and fruit trees? 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-88430843241409227342017-09-29T07:44:16.379-05:002017-09-29T07:44:16.379-05:00PeteForester1,
We know we could of had a great de...PeteForester1,<br /><br />We know we could of had a great deal on a larger bag of DE. Right now, we just needed something small and the space to store it. Everything in our home is out of place (due to the mold issue) and we're just trying to find a place to walk. DE is great, love the stuff. <br /><br />Water intrusion and mold are issues I don't wish on anyone. Thank you so much for stopping by :-)Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-5796014078498482562017-09-29T07:41:44.274-05:002017-09-29T07:41:44.274-05:00K,
Prepper is proper :-)
Thank you, we love this ...K,<br /><br />Prepper is proper :-)<br />Thank you, we love this place and the property. All kinds of wildlife out here. You're a dear friend, hugs to your family.<br />SandySandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-60481173472833164332017-09-29T07:40:23.819-05:002017-09-29T07:40:23.819-05:00Susan,
Thank you!!! We wanted to use something i...Susan,<br /><br />Thank you!!! We wanted to use something indicating were here until we pass away. Yes, mold is the terrible and we won't have this happen again!!! We're thankful we found the issue....just wish it was the day it happened so we wouldn't have all the construction. What can I say, we learn as we go. <br />Hugs,<br />Sandy Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-58439397445790606372017-09-29T07:38:06.349-05:002017-09-29T07:38:06.349-05:00Rev. Paul,
We're so happy the drain is totall...Rev. Paul,<br /><br />We're so happy the drain is totally done. We maybe starting another down the driveway soon. Very tired of the floor issue. Almost done with the entire house (all floors and sub floors). Right now were looking at water alarms since the crawl space is real low.Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-56931412734329078532017-09-28T10:20:58.785-05:002017-09-28T10:20:58.785-05:00Save yourself some money. You can get a 50 lb bag...Save yourself some money. You can get a 50 lb bag of food grade DE at the feed store for less than you paid for the dinky bag you got at the health food store.<br /><br />For places not prone to intrusion by pets or other animals, use non-food grade DE to control your bugs. For the bugs, walking on this stuff is like walking across a field of broken glass. It scrapes away the waxy protective coatings on their bodies, causing dehydration and death. FYI; this stuff is CRYPTONITE for bedbugs!<br /><br />...Water intrusion and mold truly SUCK... Godspeed to you...Peteforesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00702888855868877243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-65652403174578674412017-09-28T10:12:23.793-05:002017-09-28T10:12:23.793-05:00Congrats on the new home, and sorry for the proble...Congrats on the new home, and sorry for the problems you've had. I can't wait to see your transformation into a prepper, or is that proper?, homestead. We'll be taking notes and learning from your blog. Thanks for all you do!Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14188650874375595590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-86562529133296296262017-09-28T08:53:19.909-05:002017-09-28T08:53:19.909-05:00I absolutely LOVE the new name and header! Love i...I absolutely LOVE the new name and header! Love it! I'm so sorry that you had to deal with mold - it is the WORST! What a mess! At least you know that, when it's all over, you will have a pristine new floor and that you will be able to breath easier. Such a beautiful place you've found - the pictures are wonderful! xoxoSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-86719743840243338382017-09-28T08:34:09.117-05:002017-09-28T08:34:09.117-05:00Congrats on the successful drainage problem/soluti...Congrats on the successful drainage problem/solution. I'm sure you're quite tired of the flooring issue, and can't wait to get back into the house. What a pain! I'm glad the company you found was able to make everything right again.Rev. Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588179227576383679noreply@blogger.com