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Finances generate friction in Ocean View
Financial concerns dominated Tuesday night's meeting of the Ocean View Town Council, as council members wrangled with falling revenue, an increasing need for space for town operations and questions about how much value to place on a public safety program championed by the town's police chief.
Selbyville heroin mom gets probation sentence
The Selbyville woman who was arrested last October after her 4-year-old daughter brought heroin to her daycare signed a plea deal last week.
Ashley R. Tull, 30, pleaded guilty to one charge of endangering the welfare of a child. Tull was sentenced by Superior Court Judge E. Scott Bradley to one year of probation and substance abuse evaluation, and possible treatment.
Restaurant/retail space considered in Ocean View
Last week, the Ocean View Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed the concept plan submitted by property owner C.J. Pines LLC to create a general business location that will include structures for a restaurant and office/retail space, located at 83 Atlantic Avenue (Route 26) at the intersection of Woodland Avenue.
The parcel is 3.37 acres and is zoned in the town's General Business District 1. The concept plan shows a 5,000-square-foot restaurant and 9,000-square-foot retail/office building to be constructed on the property.
Town Administrative Official Charles McMullen reminded the commission that the applicant is not required to disclose what kind of restaurant they are looking to house; it simply must comply with the town code. Entrances to the property would be from both Atlantic and Woodland.
Ruley, SoDel chefs honor Haley, sell out James Beard House
For the second time in less than a year, SoDel Concepts' Doug Ruley and his team of executive chefs were invited to bring a taste of Southern Delaware to the Big Apple at the James Beard House. And for the second time in less than a year, they did just that, selling out the event and honoring the late Matt Haley — the 2014 James Beard Foundation Humanitarian of the Year — along the way.
Coldwell Banker collecting canned goods for community
Grocery shoppers who go to Hocker's Super Center and visit with employees of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage of Bethany Beach this weekend will be able to make a donation of canned goods to area food pantries.
Coldwell Banker has participated in food drives in previous years; however, they decided to start earlier this spring, after receiving a call for help.
Woodlawn Trail residents get sidewalk approval from Town
The original plans for the Woodlawn Trail housing development in Dagsboro included a walking trail leading to the park and designed for community use. However, the plans would have left some residents, including Dina Mock, without much of a back yard.
Bethany adopts $8.4M budget, parking and water hikes
The Bethany Beach Town Council at its March 20 meeting unanimously approved the budget for the Town's 2016 fiscal year, which begins April 1. The budget calls for $8.4 million in revenue, with $7 million going to operating costs and $1.4 million to capital projects and debt repayment.
Council Treasurer Jerry Dorfman noted that that budget before the council, including proposed increases in parking and water use rates, had been recommended for adoption by the Budget & Finance Committee.
The fee increases add 25 cents per hour to the parking rate, raising it to $1.75 per hour, with commensurate increases in the costs for daily and weekly parking passes and for shuttle buses from outside communities. (Rehoboth Beach recently raised its metered parking rates from $1.50 per hour to $2 per hour.)
Shore Dems hear from Sussex County Council members
Two Sussex County Council members stopped to chat with the Shore Democrats on March 18. George Cole and Rob Arlett talked about development, as well as County services, at the group's lunch meeting at NorthEast Seafood Kitchen in Ocean View.
South Bethany gets a mulligan on flood maps
Just weeks before new flood maps were to be enacted in South Bethany, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has agreed to wind back the clock. FEMA has rescinded the "final determination" that previously raised the base flood elevation (BFE) for oceanfront homes in the town, at the Town's urging and under pressure from Delaware's Congressional delegation.
BFE is the elevation to which floodwaters are expected to rise during a 100-year flood. For years, Ocean Drive had a BFE of 12 feet. Houses had to be built starting no lower than that elevation or pay high flood-insurance premiums.
FEMA considered lowering several South Bethany zones (most notably Ocean Drive to VE-10) during a large-scale rewrite of Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) in August of 2013. However, a councilmember's "inquiry" about the lightened restrictions caused FEMA to actually up the BFE, to 13 feet instead of 10.
Debuchananne running for District 4 seat in Ocean View
Next month, Ocean View will hold its annual municipal election, selecting someone to hold the District 4 council seat, which is currently held by Councilman Bob Lawless, who is term-limited. The election has four contenders, and Fairway Village resident Jon Debuchananne is one of the four who hope to win the seat.
Selbyville Easter Egg Hunt is a true community effort
Grab a basket, as Selbyville is getting a jump-start on Easter egg hunting this year. Most of the local egg hunts will be on the Easter Bunny's traditional big weekend, but Selbyville is starting early.
The free Selbyville Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, March 28, at the public park on Park Street (across from the Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company's fire hall).
Welcome to the show: IR Variety Show returns this weekend
Teens are running the show at Indian River High School's Variety Show, for one weekend only, March 27 and 28.
"We hope to continue to maintain that high level" of performance that the community is used to "and provide nice entertainment for the public," said IRHS Music Director Nathan Mohler.
The musicians are getting creative, with a drum line, sax quartet and rocking Bruno Mars finale. There's even an acoustic cover of Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy."
The lineup ranges from music to stage routines, including a comedy game show. Musical renditions include a variety of genres: country (Aaron Lewis), R&B (Whitney Houston), pop rock (One Republic), Christian music and more.
Most of the acts have live accompaniment from a 27-piece pit band.
"We have a very good variety," Mohler said.
The student performers also decided what they wanted to put on stage, choosing their own songs and acts.
"I've always felt, in the music world, a performer's gonna get more out of it [based on] what they put in," Mohler said. "If they're doing what they want, they're gonna care more about it… harbor that same passion and intensity."
Gallery One displaying 'A Thing of Beauty' in April
"A thing of beauty is a joy forever: It's loveliness increases; it will never Pass into nothingness."
Those are the words of the English poet John Keats, and the artists at Gallery One are inviting the public to visit the gallery to see how its artists have interpreted the theme "A Thing of Beauty."
Ocean to Bay Bike Tour launching new 30-mile course
Fresh off the success of last year's 25th anniversary event, the Ocean to Bay Bike Tour returns this April 17 and 18 with some new twists and turns for what has become a staple for local and regional cyclists.
After making some improvements to the course last year, Race Director Lauren Weaver, event and member relations manager of the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce, and Bethany Beach's Coastal Spokes Club have added another rest stop to the 30-mile course, extending the track to 36 miles.
"[Coastal Spokes] changed up the whole course to make it more attractive for cyclists," Weaver explained. "They switched up all the paths. Everyone's really getting the most out of their experience."
The longer track will now consist of a 27-mile opt-out, for those who choose to take it, and was designed to offer more scenic views.
"It's really great. We have excellent marking, thanks to Coastal Spokes," Weaver explained. "They do all the markings. It's real clear, easy to follow. It's looking out at Holt's Landing, the Indian River Bay, Derrickson's Creek [and] Hemp Hills."
Bunny Palooza 10K/5K set for April 4 in Bethany Beach
The Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation (QRCF) announced this week that the fourth annual Bunny Palooza! will be held on Saturday, April 4, starting at 8:30 a.m., with the 10K run kicking off at 8:30 and the 5K run/walk at 9:30 a.m., both at Parkwood Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in downtown Bethany Beach, ending on the Bethany Beach boardwalk.
Route 26 culverts right on schedule
Morning commute may be impacted by lane closures
The recent mandatory detours along Route 26 are almost over, as the current phase of the project is right on schedule to reopen the road by Tuesday, March 31.
Bodenweiser pleas out, no retrial
Eric Bodenweiser, 56, of Georgetown pled no contest on March 18 to two counts of third-degree unlawful sexual contact in Sussex County Superior Court.
Banks Wines & Spirits looking to expand
Banks Wines & Spirits plans to expand their parking lot, add storage and reconfigure its entrance and exit. But its neighbor is concerned about the effect on stormwater ponds.
On March 10, Banks Wines & Spirits sought preliminary site plan approval, which the Millville Town Council unanimously granted (with Councilman Steve Manieri absent).
County looks at streamlining approvals for food vendors
A proposal to amend Sussex County Code could streamline the process for certain vendors, such as food trucks, food carts and produce wagons.
Bethany Beach budget up for a vote on Friday, March 20
The Bethany Beach Town Council will look to adopt its budget for the 2016 fiscal year this Friday, March 20, during the regular monthly council meeting.
Group offers support to caregivers dealing with Alzheimer's
Caring for a loved one with a debilitating disease can be a rewarding experience, but it can come with a great deal of stress, exhaustion and, at times, heartbreak.
Liddle vies for District 4 seat in Ocean View
Next month, Ocean View will hold its annual municipal election, and Bear Trap resident Kent Liddle hopes to serve the town as the new District 4 councilman.
Selbyville residents discuss spring events, Doyle's honored
Selbyville Public Library Directory Kelly Kline at the town council meeting on Monday, March 16, expressed her gratitude to the Selbyville Community Club for helping put on Children's Art Month last month, which was again deemed a success.
You imagine it, they create it
Imagination Furniture building upon customer creativity
She had been to all of the high-end furniture design centers. She had flipped through all of the catalogs. She had toured all of the showrooms. But Judy Wickes couldn't find anyone who could offer her the home media center she envisioned.
Until she discovered Imagination Furniture.
"They listened to all my ideas and design concepts and turned our wall into a reality," said Wickes. "We could not be happier with the results."
For founder George Meringolo, it's a story that embodies the mission of a company that he literally built with his own two hands.
Cannon leaves behind an enduring legacy
Never return a casserole dish empty.
It was a favorite line of wisdom of the late Willy Cannon, who passed away last month after a five-year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. But as anyone who knew him can attest, the saying isn't just about casserole, it's about giving back as much, if not more, than you receive — which is exactly what Cannon strived for through all of his 57 years.
He donated his time by coaching Little League, teaching his friends skills such as how to navigate the drive on the beach using proper etiquette, and helping neighbors build their houses. He loaned out his truck, his tools, his surfboard and whatever else was needed. He'd offer his advice to anyone who asked, and he'd help anyone he could in any situation that they found themselves in.
"When I was 16 and almost died crashing my car into a telephone pole, I called Willy," recalled Derek Hendrickson, who said he looked up to Willy as though he was a second father. "He said, 'I'll be right there.'"
"Willy could be counted on if you ever needed something," John Hendrickson — Cannon's brother in every aspect but blood — highlighted in his eulogy. "If he said he would be there, he would be there."
His older sister, Susanne Anderson, summed up Willy's dependability and love for his family in the same way, "Family, in general, was No. 1 with him," she said. "If you needed something, you could always call him. Everybody just seemed to really warm to him, to really gravitate to him — he was just a good person to be with."
OV encourages residents to attend Candidates' Night
With the Town of Ocean View set to hold its annual municipal election to elect a resident to the District 4 council seat in April, a Candidates' Night will be held on Thursday, March 26, at 7 p.m.
SMS teacher makes a difference at her home school
Kelsea Dell wouldn't want to do anything else besides teach eighth-grade math at Selbyville Middle School.
"Even though it can be challenging, with the hormonal changes that goes on between sixth and eighth grade … they're a super-cool group of kids. It's fun," Dell said.
After teaching her first year at SMS, she spent four at Millsboro Middle School and has come home to be named Teacher of the Year for 2015-2016 at her own alma mater.
"I wouldn't do anything else. I graduated from this district," Dell said. "I loved Millsboro Middle, [but] this is where I came from. … I wanted to get back home."
Now, her former teachers are her SMS colleagues.
"That's the good thing about this area," she said. "It's so small — even when you come back, in education they still remember you."
Families invited to free science and engineering activity night
DNREC seeking volunteers for 2015 Horseshoe Crab Spawning Survey
Volunteer training to be offered April 11 and 16
The Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR) is seeking volunteers to assist with DNREC's annual bay-wide horseshoe crab spawning survey in May and June on the Ted Harvey Wildlife Area, Kitts Hummock and North Bowers beaches.
Broadway lyricist Mindi Dickstein to speak at workshop
The Clear Space Theatre Company of Rehoboth Beach announced this week that author Mindi Dickstein, lyricist of "Little Women: The Musical," will be guest speaker at a workshop on Sunday March 22, at 6:30 pm at the theater. A $5 donation is requested to attend the workshop.


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Every measurement and every real-world number is a little bit fuzzy, a little bit uncertain. It is an imperfect reflection of reality. A number is always impure: it is an admixture of truth, error, and uncertainty.
Charles Seife, Proofiness: How You Are Being Fooled by the Numbers
Seife explains that the most well-conceived measures and carefully collected data are still imperfect. In real life situations where measurement designs are far from ideal and data collection is messy, the numbers are even more imperfect. The challenge for library assessment and research professionals is making sure our study designs and measures don't make things any worse than they already are. To the best of our abilities we should strive to do no harm to the data.
Sharpening our skills in quantitative reasoning/numeracy will help make sure our measures aren't exacerbating the situation. Here I'm continuing a quantitative exercise begun in my Nov. 9 post about a library return-on-investment (ROI) white paper connected with the LibValue project. In the post I explained that the ROI formula substantially exaggerated library benefits, a quantitative side-effect I suspect the researchers weren't aware of.
A caveat before proceeding: Quantitative reasoning is not for people expecting quick and simple takeaways. Or those seeking confirmation of their pre-conceived notions. Quantitative reasoning is about thoroughness. It involves systematic thinking and lots of it! (That's why this post is so long.) [Read more]

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The Elmbrook School District issued a statement today about a federal appeals court ruling that it violated the Constitution by holding past graduation ceremonies at Elmbrook Church.
Superintendent Mark Hansen said in the statement that while the district is "disappointed" with the ruling, Elmbrook "will continue to use the field house in the future. There is no further need for graduation ceremonies to be held at Elmbrook Church."
Hansen also noted the district is working with legal counsel to determine the next steps in resolving the case.
"Our primary focus as a district has always been to spend our time and resources on educating our students," he said.
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Quote of the Day | Max Bemis on '90s comics and 'the friggin' Violator'
"As soon as I started getting an allowance, it was for comics. I would just go [to the store]. I didn't really have a concept of new comic day, I just thought they showed up at any given random time at Golden Apple in LA. I would just show up and was like, 'Ooh, WildC.A.T.S.!' It was all that — WildC.A.T.S., Spawn, Cyberforce. I got into it too late to even know that these creators worked on Spider-Man and the X-Men. I just knew that they created the friggin' Violator. It was huge for me. It got me into comics, straight-up. I think I liked those comics more than I liked X-Men. I just remember being at my friend's house and he was like, 'You gotta read this Spawn,' and I loved it."
— Say Anything frontman Max Bemis, talking with Comic Book Resources about the '90s Image comics that inspired his new BOOM! Studios series Oh, Killstrike
Spawn could appear in 'Mortal Kombat X'
Todd McFarlane has revealed he gave permission for Spawn to appear in such NetherRealm Studios games as Injustice: Gods Among Us and Mortal Kombat X, due out in April from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.
However, he tells GamerFitNation there's a catch: It's a "short deal" that comes with a ticking clock.
Ride in superhero style with these custom motorcycle helmets
Last year we spotlighted a pretty stylish Dark Knight-inspired motorcycle helmet, but what if you prefer, say, The Punisher, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or Wonder Woman to Batman? AirGraffix has you covered.
The Mattoon, Illinois-based company specializes in custom-painted helmets that can transform the rider into everyone from Goku and Deadpool to Iron Man and Spawn. It's not all superheroes or comic books, either; there's an assortment of Star Wars, Transformers and Power Rangers designs, for starters.
Quote of the Day | Todd McFarlane on switching gears with 'Savior'
"It's a little bit of me trying to say out loud, the reason that Spawn looks and feels the way that it does, which is slightly different than some of the better-selling books right now at Image, is because it was started in 1992, and those trappings were put in there intentionally at that time. I can't undo the blueprint. It's a superhero book, and it's always been a superhero book. That's what it is. It's not that I can't do non-superhero books, or I couldn't do a comedy book, or a true romance book, I just have chosen during that time not to. It's not for lack of ideas or skill, I've just chosen not to. If people like it, some people may say, 'Oh, it's a change of pace for Todd. I didn't know you could do all of this stuff.' To me, it's not really different than saying, 'Draw a circle or draw a square.' They're both different shapes. I can do both of them, I just have been drawing a circle for so long. But it didn't mean I couldn't draw a square any day of the last 20 years. I could have. That's not what Marvel and DC did, and when we left, that wasn't what we did. We did our thing, and people then could say, 'Well, you could have done it in the last 20 years,' and the answer is not really, because that really wasn't the footprint and the identity of what Image was at that point."
– Todd McFarlane, discussing his upcoming Image Comics miniseries Savior
23 years' worth of 'Spawn' comics are now on comiXology
Coinciding with the release of the landmark Spawn #250, the entire library of Spawn comics — including the 20-volume Spawn Origins Collection — is now available digitally for the first time on comiXology.
As Todd McFarlane breaks it down on his Facebook page, "That's over 23 years (and more than 5,300 pages of story and art) of the Spawn mythology available with one swipe of your finger."
McFarlane reveals abandoned Spawn/Batman crossover plans
Todd McFarlane has unveiled a glimpse of a planned Spawn/Batman crossover that never saw the light of day. In what the Image Comics co-founder characterizes as "a bit of fate," the project was to have been drawn by current Batman artist, and longtime McFarlane collaborator, Greg Capullo.
"Years ago there was a deal for DC Comics and myself to do a cool Batman/Spawn cross-over book (for those not hip to comic lingo, that's a book in which both characters are in the same issue)," McFarlane writes in a Facebook post accompanying the long-lost cover. "I [was] to have written and inked it, while a talented penciller, Greg Capullo, was going to draw it. For a variety of reasons (mostly on my shoulders) the book never got off the ground, but a few pages and promo pieces were done for it. Below is one such piece drawn by Greg and inked by myself."
Todd McFarlane swears off the possibility of DC/Marvel freelance, but not crossovers
Image Comics co-founder Todd McFarlane has made it a habit of late to open up his archives via his Facebook page, sharing everything from early Spawn designs to evolutionary charts. But this weekend, he held court on some of his publishing philosophy as it applies to his past life as a Marvel Comics superstar.
"Here's the the answer to a question I get asked a lot: 'NO!… I WILL NEVER DRAW for Marvel or DC Comics AGAIN!'" the artist wrote in a new post. "But it's not why you might think…"
Skottie Young debuts his 'Spawn' #250 variant cover
Skottie Young has revealed his variant cover for the landmark 250th issue of Spawn, set for release Jan. 28 from Image Comics.
The 64-page issue, written by Spawn creator Todd McFarlane and illustrated by Szymon Kudranski, marks the climax of the current story, clearing the way for the return of Al Simmons and the introduction of the new creative team of Paul Jenkins and Jonboy Meyers.
Todd McFarlane traces the evolution of Spawn's costume
Ahead of the arrival of the landmark 250th issue, Todd McFarlane has unveiled "The Evolution of Spawn," a graphic tracing the character's numerous costumes, from the original design to the Greg Capullo-drawn Commando Spawn to Jonboy Meyers' upcoming interpretation.
"And if you're doing the math, that's 24 YEARS. TWENTY-FOUR!!!!!!!!" McFarlane writes on Facebook. "It's cool to look back and see how things have changed since 1992….it's hard to believe we're already coming up on our #250th issue."
Todd McFarlane dusts off very first Spawn promo art
Todd McFarlane frequently uses his Facebook page to inspire fans with lessons he's learned in his own life, and his latest post is little different — except that it features the first piece of Spawn promo art, drawn on the day he left Marvel in 1991.
"When I left Marvel … I JUMPED OFF THE CLIFF into the unknown to start Image Comics and then McFarlane Toys," he writes. "But I knew in that by following my heart, I would be a better husband and father. No amount of money could be buy me that!!!
McFarlane pulls back curtain on 'Spawn' #248 cover process
Counting down to the landmark 250th issue of Spawn, Todd McFarlane has given fans a glimpse into the cover process for Issue 248 — "only two more issues until AL SIMMONS returns!!" — penciled by Syzmon Kudranski and inked by McFarlane himself, which goes on sale Nov. 5.
"It's pretty COOL to see how it all comes together," he wrote on his Facebook page. "There's a lot of work that goes into this comic stuff." He also offered a reminder about the art contest for Spawn #250, noting that he'll start collecting submissions on Nov. 1.
Shelf Porn | A brother 'spawns' a love for comics
Hello and welcome to Shelf Porn, our weekly visit into the home of a fan. Today's shelves comes from Brett Jones, who credits his brother with introducing him to Spawn and comics. Check out his collection of comics, original art, action figures and more below.
If you'd like to see your collection featured here, you can find instructions at the end of this post.
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Thoughts on an old bathroom? (DIY)
We have a very old bathroom (though not old enough to be cool). We do NOT have money to gut it and remodel.
Problems with it are:
1. Grout is barely there on the floor, so any water on the floor leaks to the basement.
2. Vanity is rotting.
3. Toilet always smells, no matter what I clean it with.
4. Grout in shower is barely there, so water leaks.
We won't have money to do the bathroom anytime soon. I am giving up on the shower being OK to use and just focusing on the rest.
1. Floor: Put new flooring over existing floor?
2. Would like to put in new vanity, but the sink is attached to the wall tile, and extends to create a counter . How would we get the vanity off without breaking the tile?
3. Replace toilet. How difficult is this?
Our bathroom will not look much better, but ANYTHING would be an improvement, I think, and at least it will smell better and the floor will be more functional.
Buy foam backed vinyl and glue it over the tile, you have to put down a leveler which you can easily do. You could even cut and install it yourself. Then just take off the doors of the vanity and sand and brace them, paint the entire unit a nice white, add new hardware. You can buy complete sets at Target very cheaply. A toilet is very easy to replace. You can watch it on Utube and just follow the steps. Same with redoing the vanity. We just finished doing an entire gut on our little bathroom and we're in our seventies. Every step was done by us. I used Utube for all the tutes like installing the Swanstone tub surround. I even made my own paints as I couldn't find what I wanted.
Learn as much as you can, so much available on line to walk you through every process. We did our entire remodel under three grand. That may not be what you plan to spend but retiling the shower floor and grouting is just grunt work and not much money. Same with the toilet.
We have always owned multiple properties and we did most of the work over the years. Trust me you can do it. Good luck.
gmp, I will!
yayagal, thank you for the encouragement! I think my DH would be OK with the floor and toilet. You Tube is a great suggestion! I would definitely like to replace the vanity . . .it is so old and was never nice to begin with. The question is what to do with the sink and attached countertop. I am not against getting a new sink, but the problem is how to get it loose from the tile w/o damaging the tile. (Granted, I HATE the tile, but it's got to stay for now, I guess.)
Re: gutting the bathroom-- it would involve plumbing, yes? Because we'd have to put in new copper pipes, I would think? (Can you tell I know next to nothing about this?) We had our upstairs bathroom done and it involved plumping/electrical. I don't think I want DH experimenting with that-- not yet anyway!
It will be easier to see all of this with pictures!
Numbers 1 and 3 might be related. I suspect there is stinky stuff soaked into the subfloor around the toilet.
If the tub itself is fine, and since you have another bathroom to use, it might be worth the time and pain to rip it all out (except the tub). You can reuse the plumbing pretty much. Remove the floor tile because you might have some serious rot in the subfloor and even if you don't, you'll want to seal out the stink around the toilet. Put in a new vanity and sink (big box stores have pretty nice ones that are reasonably priced), vinyl floor or do some tile, and think about what to do with the tub surround. If there's a chance water has been getting into the wall behind it, you'll want to get back there too. Eek!
fori, that is a really good point about the smell. I bet you are right. I wish I had known that the bathroom was not really functional when we bought this house. I can pretty much live with the ugly in there, but not the fact that things are rotting/there is a smell, etc. I didn't see the house when we bought it (DH did), and I was here only for the inspection . . .and was taking care of my then 8-month old so not so focused.
I feel like just ripping out everything! A little tricky right now since we have a newborn + 4 other kids. Ack.
you really need to pull up the flooring in there to check that the subfloor isn't ruined by any leakage. Could be the seal under the toilet has been broken. You'll need to put in a new wax seal.
It should also be easier to redo the flooring before resetting the toilet.
if you post a pic of the sink area it'll be easier to understand what you mean by taking out the sink w/o ruining the tile...
also, if you suspect leaks in the shower area don't use it until it is properly fixed/replaced or it'll cause more damage to the walls behind it - along with mold.
desertsteph, let's assume there IS already mold there. (We have not used the shower for a long, long time-- once we figured out that it was leaking).
What then? Do we need to get someone with haz mat gear on to take out the mold, or is this still something we could attempt to do ourselves?
Can you post some pictures? The kitchen forum's Picture Posting How To can tell you how if you haven't done it before. Pictures of problem areas, especially the sink could really go a long way to getting some suggestions on how to address the problems.
I am not an expert in any field of construction, but I can give you a little information from my own DIY experience. As yayagal already stated, research is key to DIY. Knowing how to do work the right way is key. I suggest reading books (library), searching online, searching this forum, YouTube videos, etc can be great resources for DIY information.
Personally, I think it's critical you identify the source(s) of the smell and leaking water, the original cause, and any damage. Once you've identified the problem and the damage, you can construct a plan to move forward. Water can be a MAJOR source of damage and deferring maintenance and/or cleanup may end up costing more in the long run, including serious health problems or structural damage. From your description, it sounds like you've already determined that there is at least one or multiple problems with water in the bathroom. First and foremost identify the source of the water. Leaking toilet? Leaking shower pan? Leaking fresh water or waste water pipes? If you prefer to avoid demolition as much a possible, I would recommend isolating each potential culprit and testing. Use scientific method. Check each variable individually by discontinuing use (and turning off water sources) and testing each component individually. You may need to allow sufficient time between tests in order to allow materials to dry out enough to identify sources. For example, a year and a half ago I discovered wet subfloor in my laundry room. After following the moisture and individually testing potential sources, I discovered my main waste pipe (eww) in the wall of my laundry room was leaking. Without thoroughly exploring the problem and working towards a complete fix, more damage and even a potentially dangerous situation could have occurred. Because I was proactive about finding the cause, identifying and fixing the cause and the damage, I was able to remove only non-structural materials, eradicate mold and mildew, and create a much more functional, beautiful, fresh smelling laundry room. I enlisted some professional help for cleanup of some of the water damage for peace of mind. I removed most of the water damaged material myself (particle board subfloor, sheetrock) and dried out the area using fans to circulate the air and heat (space heater, cranked my furnace). The professionals removed some additional material under the framing and sprayed the area with chemicals to kill any mold and mildew. There was very minor mold so the danger to myself was low. However, I used a very heavy duty mask with interchangeable cartidges (not simply a dust mask) and covered my skin and eyes thoroughly, closed off the space from the rest of the house, and opened windows for ventilation. You should also check laws and regulations for your area to find out if there are any legal requirements for cleanup.
I also want to address a few specific points in your original post.
"Grout is barely there on the floor, so any water on the floor leaks to the basement."
Most bathroom floors are not designed to be waterproof. Why would they? Water should be contained to wet areas: in the toilet, in the tub, in the shower, in the sink. Why is there water on your floor? If enough water has been on or under your floors, you may have damage underneath the tile (subfloor, joists, etc). If not, floors can be fairly easily re-grouted. You need to remove all of the remaining grout and then apply new grout. The removal of the old grout may be labor intensive, but application of new grout is fairly easy.
"Vanity is rotting."
Why is the vanity rotting? Is water getting around or under the vanity? If so, this problem needs to be addressed first. Or do you have termites or dry rot? Or simply a poorly constructed vanity that is falling apart from age?
"Toilet always smells, no matter what I clean it with."
This does not sound like a cleaning issue. As others speculated, perhaps your toilet is leaking? Or perhaps there is an issue with venting? I'm not an expert on plumbing (especially plumbing ventilation) but sewer gases can escape from improper plumbing and cause smells. Again, the source needs to be identified.
"Grout in shower is barely there, so water leaks."
Is this a shower only or tub and shower? Do you know anything about the construction? Where is the water coming through? Grout is not and never will be water proof. It is expected that water and/or moisture will get behind tile in bath/shower combos and showers. Shower pans should be constructed to provide sufficient water proofing prior to tile installation. There are numerous correct methods and there are some methods that have been used that are incorrect and will allow water to escape. Shower walls should either have water proofing (products such as Kerdi, RedGuard, etc) directly under the tile or vapor barriers (plastic, tar paper, etc) behind materials not susceptible to water (such as mortar or cement board). And no, green board does not count.
"Replace toilet. How difficult is this?"
Replacing a toilet isn't terribly difficult, assuming the current installation doesn't have serious problems. Essentially, you need to safely remove the toilet including shutting the water off completely, draining the water in the toilet, and unfastening it. Re-installation should include proper seating of the toilet (new wax ring) to waste pipe, bolting down (not too tight - don't crack the toilet), reconnecting and turning on the water. If any of the plumbing, subfloor, etc have stability problems or leaks, the problem can get more complex because you need to fix those issues prior to new toilet installation.
prickly, that is a lot to think about. I've been forwarding these messages to DH so he can get a better idea . . .it isn't any surprise that there is so much that truly needs to be done, so now the question is when and how. I do NOT want to do more damage-- the only reason we redid our other bathroom before this one is because water was leaking onto the ceiling of the room beneath it, so it was an emergency.
RE: the grout, that is very interesting. I always thought grout was a barrier that kept water from passing through. Granted, I am not saying that I would let an inch of water sit before drying it up, but if my kids get even a little bit of water on the floor from too much playing with the sink, it goes straight to the basement.
Also wanted to address your comment about green board not counting. UH OH. I am not sure, but I think that this is all our last contractor used for our other bathroom. Sigh.
I do not even know what a shower pan is!
There is so much I do not know. In talking with DH last night, we are thinking about just gutting it and getting it done right, but now I am worried, too, about finding someone who is going to do it right!
Your help has been invaluable!
I had a similar smell-around-toilet problem in my old house, so decided to investigate by ripping out the toilet and old vinyl floor. Previous owners had a thing for carpet in the bathrooms, which does have the virtue of hiding all the scarey flaws! It was so damp and rotted in the subfloor that it was utterly disgusting. Thank goodness I got it out before going to the trouble of replacing the toilet and floor. I removed and replaced the subfloor, put leveling compound on the floor, glued down real Marmoleum (an inexpensive remnant), and installed a new Toto toilet that I bought for $50 on craigslist (out of a condo show unit). I'm a girl, and did it by myself :) I barely own tools, and had no idea how to do this. But as noted above, it's possible to learn - and it's easy to shop for second-hand deals at salvage stores or online. You can do it, and it's worth it!
I just now saw this post, and not sure if the OP will even be coming back to see it.
When we moved into our house,we did need to replace a toilet. We needed a plumber anyway for other remodeling, and had him install the toilet. We were glad we did. When he tried to turn off the water to the toilet, the handle/pipe sort of sheered off in his hand. He was holding his hand on it to stop the water like the little Dutch boy story, and I was able to run down and turn off the water to the house.
My suggestions for you are:
1. Find out (if you don't know) where the faucet handle is to turn off the water to the entire house.
2. Have one of you by that faucet handle waiting when turning off the water or removing any faucets, toilets etc.
3. Pay your most responsible child to relay messages back and forth between you and your husband if the house-turnoff is too far for shouting.
With what you describe, I would be surprised if you don't fall through the floor and end up in the basement. That is a longstanding damage producing situation, Putting ANY money into bandaids over the top is a waste of time and money.
The exception would be the toilet ... stinky toilets are usually because they aren't set properly and need a new flange and wax ring ... so lift it and either replace the whole thing oir put a stainless steel flange and new ring in it.
Go into the basement and check the joists under the bathroom .. try stabbing them with a blunt piece of metal, such as a Philips screwdriver. If you can sink a screwdriver into the wood, it's gone from being ugly to dangerously weakened by long-term water leaks.
I would take the bathroom out of service for a while. Remove ALL the tile, check for subfloor soundness and them make a decision on what to do. Joists can be "sistered" (bolting a new, sturdy one on both sides of the unsound one like a splint , starting at least several feet away from the damaged spot actually as far as possible into sound wood.) Same with bad studs ... one by one a contractor can cut out bad sections and replace them without bringing the wall down.
WHY is the vanity "rotting" ... what is leaking?
MOLD NOTE: There are two kinds of mold ... only the slimy black stuff found where it's always wet has the possibility of being nasty ... it's a specific species. It needs close to running water over its surface to get going.
Other mold, green fuzzy, white streaky, even blackish discoloration on dry wood, is a nuisance, not a HAZMAT situation


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Matt Forte, RB, Chicago Bears Player Profile Height/Weight: 6-2/218 Birthdate: 12/10/1985 School: Tulane FANTASY FOOTBALL ANALYSIS I can't lie, I have a soft spot for Matt Forte. Even though I'm a Lions fan and I should hate the guy, I just love to watch him on the field. At times it looks like he is barely even trying, it just comes so natural to him. With that said, he's become an injury risk for fantasy owners. After playing in all 16 games his first three seasons, he's now missed significant time in 2011 and one game in 2012. Even though he only managed to miss one last season, there were plenty of games with the questionable tag. We need to read up on Chicago's new coach Marc Trestman, but what we do know is that he has a reputation of being a fine quarterbacks coach. If he can help Jay Cutler progress in 2013, that can only help Matt Forte gain yards with honest defenses. I like Forte's chances of having a great year but once again the price has to be right. I think he falls to the middle of the second round to early third. If that is the case, the risk is definitely worth the possible reward. (Updated 2/26/13) UPDATES None. The post Fantasy Football Player Profile – Matt Forte, RB appeared first on FFLockerRoom.
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The 25-year-old beat Turkey's Asli Cakir Alptekin, who won the women's 1,500 metres gold at the London Olympics.
Croatian Sandra Perkovic, women's discus champion at the 2012 Games, came third in the annual poll.
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Can't figure this out, so here's hoping.
It's sprouted from a delivery of mulch, leaves are about 6 inches across. Doesn't flower or smell. The stem is colored maroon/purple with lots of little hairs (no spikes), and it goes more green with age. Been coming up for about 3 years. Sun and shade location and it twines. Not a fast grower.
It's pretty, but not sure if I should enjoy or try to get rid of it sooner rather than later.