There used to be indoor/outdoor carpet in my basement, so I ripped it up to find old parquet tiles and a tar-like adhesiveNeedless to say, it was quite horribleI was able to remove all the tars and some of the adhesiveI ended up putting carpet tiles over the remainder of the floor and now the basement is damp (starting to smell moldy and musty)Any ideas on how to re-do the flooring (inexpensive and quickly) so that there are no more water issues?
I'd recommend you look into flooring options developed specifically for basementsBecause of the moisture problems you need something that is 100% waterproof, non-absorbent and inorganic so that mold won't growAccording to the U.S Department of Energy Building America best practices, recommendations you need something that lets the slab (and walls) breath and the moisture to evaporate into the basement, rather than being trapped behind the flooringSo vinyl sheets, linoleum, rubber floors, Epoxy and other sealants and waterproof coatings are not good choices as they do nothing to keep the ground water from infiltrating the slab through capillary actionCoatings and paints tend to peel off and there in no way of telling what happens when moisture builds up behind vinyl, linoleum and rubberGood basement flooring solutions are usually presented as interlocking, floating tiles or laminates that can be laid without adhesives and removed as neededThe best thing about them is that they have a channel system on the back that allows the slab to evaporate while offering also thermal protectionYou get a comfortable soft finished surface that is at least 10 degrees warmer than the slab underneathThey come in a number of different finishes, like faux hardwood laminates, faux ceramic tile, and carpeted tilesThey are also more affordable, and way easier to install that ceramic tiles and stained concretewhich would be other two options, and unlike these, you can walk over the floor and use the room immediately after installation.
Whole grain bread has a lot of fiber and doesn't taste grossAlso the cultures in yogurt can help, or prune juice (classic)Some dried fruits like apricots also have fiber You can also get some SmoothMove tea, it works really well and is natural, or epsom salts, or milk of magnesia.
I wasn't aware that being a teen somehow correlated to being afraid of pills and powdersI thought most people outgrew that by 7 years of ageYou're showing signs of hemorrhoidsYou need to decide which causes the greatest fear in youIt's time to put on the big girl pants before your a 20 year old afraid to poopThat aside, constipation is not a disease it is a symptom; so, you don't cure it your treat it in order to relieve it 1Increase fiber intakeEat food which are naturally high in fiberBeans, bran and whole grain breads are a good source2Increase your intake of waterIf you don't like water drink gatorade or other sports drinks because they also replenish electrolytes3Increase your activities by walking briskly, running or riding a bike 30 to 40 minutes per day 3 to 4 days per week4Add something like Activia to your diet as the probiotics will restore colon health through helping the good bacteria5Set aside time each day to defecate6Put your feet flat on a foot stool while on the toilet as this positions you to more of a squatting position which will help in passing the stoolGet over the pill hang up because taking a stool softener daily will soften the stools and help you go without strainingStraining causes hemorrhoids and anal tearing which then hurts causing you to be retentiveYou should discuss my advice with a doctorAll the advice I have given is what a doctor should have told you.
