Well, I did get to see Terry in a soaking wet t-shirt this morning, carrying a ladder, and barking orders in what almost sounded like German. So there was that.
It was just water, right, and not blood? Because then it would totally be this Shining thing and that would be like totally freaky. Plus getting gallons of blood out of the carpet would just suck.
Come back when you've waded through human excrement in a basement with more of the same dropping in from the ceiling to save books that was burned by the Franco regime in Spain and that only exists in less than ten copies.
... that was the day I became a man. A man covered in poo and urine, but still...
I doubt you need this advice dan, but the most important priority for you is to dry out the interior spaces of the walls, floors, ceilings, etc. If it stays damp, and mold/mildew starts growing, you have a nightmare.
I'd hire someone, but failing that, consider renting some large ventilation fans, dehumidifiers, and heaters, and cut some holes in your walls and ceilings to aid in air circulation in those cavities. Repairing the walls later will be relatively cheap.
I second #12's advice (and agree you probably are as aware of it as we are, but what the heck). That black-spot mildew - it's the house equivalent of a life-threatening infection. Don't let it start! Best of luck, and get all contractors' quotes up-front and by the job, not by the hour! (More obvious advice.)
Dan: isn't it great to see that so many people are thrilled to be able to see a little part of your life (aka your disaster-filled kitchen)?
Also: second that #19, brilliant!
Perhaps Dan's kitchen catastrophe is God's punishment of his "gay lifestyle." Or alternatively, maybe Dan's tedious clean-up job is more evidence of the mundane nature "the gay lifestyle."
Sorry to hear this, Dan. Sucks, especially if you are still working on your book deadline, double-sucks. Contractors take up so much time. Something similar happened to friends, and their insurance paid for a very nice remodel, so perhaps there will be a silver lining.
It they have to unhook and remove the toilet make SURE they reseal it property when they put it back. Mine wasn't done right and moisture seeped under my flooring and caused it to buckle at the joints in the laminate. We get a do-over on Saturday but FUCK!
... that was the day I became a man. A man covered in poo and urine, but still...
I'd hire someone, but failing that, consider renting some large ventilation fans, dehumidifiers, and heaters, and cut some holes in your walls and ceilings to aid in air circulation in those cavities. Repairing the walls later will be relatively cheap.
Good luck!
Didn't they teach you in Health Class not to flush your tampons down the toilet?
They clog it and cause backups.
(Was Terry thinking of remodeling the kitchen? Cause now would be an excellent time for it!)
I foresee a lovely kitchen remodel in your near future. Let Terry pick the colors though.
Also: second that #19, brilliant!
You guys are on fire today. Seriously, I think there's a road show in the making.
http://youtu.be/CsKFhOw-PXw
http://www.davidmixner.com/2012/11/hells…