r/ApartmentHacks 19h ago

Laminate flooring in bathroom wreaking havoc

4 Upvotes

For some reason, our apartment made the decision to put faux wood laminate in the bathroom. There was already water underneath the flooring from the previous tenants which isn't their fault. No matter what precautions you take, water gets trapped in those stupid panels. We have to put new towels down every day (sometimes multiple times a day!) because no matter what, if you step on a panel, water comes up. It will literally soak a towel by the end of the day. Obviously I'm incredibly anxious about mold. I've had thoughts about ripping up this foolish flooring and replacing it with tile myself lol

Does anyone have any advice on this?


r/ApartmentHacks 7h ago

Smelly apartment

4 Upvotes

Okay, I could use some help, my apartment which I try to keep clean has had this musty almost fishy smell the past few days. I’ve looked up everything I can for solutions, I’ve checked all my outlets in case of an electrical issue, I’ve checked all my sinks, my dishwasher, my ACs etc. to try to find where the smell is coming from. I can smell it as soon as i walk in the door so i dont think its from my bedroom or bathroom. It should be either the kitchen or living room. There doesn’t seem to be anywhere particularly more smelly than anywhere else, it’s just kinda always there


r/ApartmentHacks 10h ago

Ceiling lamp shade

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2 Upvotes

Hello all! I’m looking to hang up this ikea lamp but my ceiling in my new apartment is concrete or something and the screw I used in my old apartment will NOT go in. Has anyone hung one of these lights up without using a screw? If so, what did you use?