why is there moisture on ceiling and walls? Please help guess...
catgalvin
18 years ago
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Please help! WHY no fall color on sugar maple?
Comments (15)This is a hard question to answer without actually going to the site. But, you should look into the alkaline issue. Because your soil is so alkaline, your plant is unable to take in certain nutrients (elements) that are responsible for making chlorophyll, carotein, xanthophyll, and other pigments used in photosynthesis. These same photosynthetic pigments give the colors in the fall. Green (cholorphyll) is the first to go because it is unstable in cold temperatures. Carotein and others hang in there longer. When the colder temps come, chlorophyll is broken down and not replaced. The other pigments stay in the leaves and continue working. But, a plug forms at the petiole where the leave attaches to the stem trapping those other pigments in the leaves giving the colors. Like I said, high pH soils prevent the tree from taking up some elements like iron that are part of building these pigments. So, with a low volume of pigments, you will have little color; even year around. If my guess is correct, then your tree should be a weaker yellow than what you saw on the tag when you bought it. If I am wrong, hey, you got to read a bit of rambling about plant science. If it is a pH issue, you can add sulfur to the soil to bring down the pH. But, it is not long lasting. You will have to add it often. A little often is better and more useful than a lot once. It will wash away (along with the nitrogn when your husband is watering excessivly). Sometimes too much water can cause many more problems than suffocation of the roots. Contact the extension service up there. http://extn.msu.montana.edu/ These people work for the state and answer questions for free. They do charge for soil tests. My state's extension service charges $14.00 for it. It's not much. But, most of the people you talk to over there have doctorates and specialize in issues just like yours. You will find them very helpful. Good luck!...See MoreMoisture on bathroom walls w/new Broan fan
Comments (2)Sounds like more than one issue here but the first is the relative humidity within the structure. Do you use dehumidifiers? The interior RH should be kept around 30 -50%RH at all times. Controlling the humidity will help with the blistering paint in the future but for now moisture has permeated the wallboard and the blisters would be considered permanent damage until they can be scraped and the walls repainted. Before this can be controlled you need to get a handle on the interior RH....See MoreSecond-guessing Appliances/Cabinets... Please Help
Comments (14)breezy... "steal" is a pretty harsh word. ;) okay, i suppose i could... but don't really want to start that up, if that's okay. :( i meant range + small oven because really the only time we ever use the big oven is Thanksgiving and Christmas. We use a large toaster oven mostly all the time, and the results are alright. but it's pretty ugly! i want the counter-level so we don't have to bend, so it's ergonomics too. i guess i think if we redo this kitchen only to go back to using the toaster oven, it's kind of a waste! btw, we are not updating the fridge or dishwasher yet. thing is, it's not really a matter of saving for it either. there's a price point (somewhere) which seems ridiculous because i am a mediocre cook! i mean a La Canche would just be silly for me, even though they are beautiful. know what i mean? today we went to the Sears outlet to look at a Bosch wall oven. it was a really good deal on a floor model. but i couldn't bring myself to do it. i've only had builder grade my whole life. my friends and family always tease me about this remodel because i am such a bad cook! (i must have self-esteem issues.) but the kitchen is so gross, i can't stand it anymore. we've been here 3 years now. this sounded like therapy.... anyway, if anyone got this far, thanks for listening. :)...See More'Help please' Faux suede walls and ceilings
Comments (3)I think the Faux suede/leather look is dated. My sister has it in her gorgeous dining room. She and her husband used tissue paper, applied with wallpaper paste, and then painted it a deep yellow, followed by a wash of stain. Looks great and Old World, but it was a fad that is almost 10 years old in the making. I agree that a buyer would have a time getting the treatment off the walls....See MoreDruidClark
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