Interiors

Question: Dear Sir:      I am about to redo my kitchen floor.   I was told that cork flooring is rated pretty highly.  I would like to know more about it. How does it wear in a heavy traffic area like my kitchen?  Where is it made?  … [Read more...] about Cork Floor in Kitchen

Question: We recently purchased a home, which has a cold room, and in the cold room the two concrete foundation walls are partially covered with what we believe to be black mold. We are wondering what is the best way to go about removing and preventing the mold from reoccurring? Is this something … [Read more...] about Cold Room in Basement

Question: Good day Mr Marantz, I regularly read your column for any tips you have on home ownership. We recently bought a house in River Heights that was built in 1944. It, of course, came with plaster walls. After moving in and starting to repaint I noticed some bulges in the plaster. It is … [Read more...] about Bulging Plaster Walls

Question: Dear Ari, I would like to update a 4'x8' bathroom. Floor to be tiled and the sink and toilet replaced. The walls are plaster but lower part is bumpy from removed tiles. I have looked at an acrylic bath and tub surround (Bath Fitters) and like the neat finish it gives. My problem is … [Read more...] about Bathroom Renovations

Question: Hi I was wondering if you could help my husband and I. We have found our dream home but in the master bedroom there seems to be little back dots on the wall and on the ceiling. I am wondering if this is mould? If so how did it get there and how do we get rid of it or is it even worth … [Read more...] about Black Spots on Ceiling