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Weird bump on my Chihuahua’s ear — should I be worried?My 7-year-old male Chihuahua has had this small pimple-like bump ...
06/01/2026

Weird bump on my Chihuahua’s ear — should I be worried?

My 7-year-old male Chihuahua has had this small pimple-like bump on the inside of his ear, and it seems like it has slowly been getting bigger. I’m not sure what it is or what could have caused it, since he spends most of his time indoors.

We don’t have any other dogs in the house, just a male cat, so I’m not sure if it could be from scratching, a bite, a cyst, a wart, or something else.

Has anyone seen something like this on their dog before? What did it end up being, and is this something I should have a vet look at?

Possible termite frass?We moved into this house in November 2025 and just used the outside hoses for the first time this...
06/01/2026

Possible termite frass?

We moved into this house in November 2025 and just used the outside hoses for the first time this season. I opened up one of the compartments to check the hose bib and make sure there weren’t any obvious leaks, and I found this mess inside.

I know there’s clearly a mouse issue going on too, but I’m wondering about the sandy/granular material along the wood and insulation. Does this look like termite frass, old treatment debris, or something else?

There are some drill marks in the concrete front porch that look like they may be from a previous termite treatment, but this is on the opposite side of the house. The termite inspection in November didn’t show anything, though this compartment wasn’t checked at the time.

Should my next step be another termite inspection, a perimeter treatment, or just cleanup and monitoring? Any advice would be appreciated.

Bought a piece of cheese today and somehow ended up with what feels like 30% rind.I know some rind is normal, but this s...
06/01/2026

Bought a piece of cheese today and somehow ended up with what feels like 30% rind.

I know some rind is normal, but this slice looks like it came with a built-in protective bumper. At this point I’m not sure if I bought cheese with rind on it, or rind with a little cheese attached.

What can I do to make my house feel less gloomy?I’m not sure if I need to add more photos, but most of the house has thi...
06/01/2026

What can I do to make my house feel less gloomy?

I’m not sure if I need to add more photos, but most of the house has this same kind of vibe. The hallway has beige walls, white trim, gray flooring, and overhead lighting, but overall it still feels a little dark and dull.

I can’t tell if it’s the wall color, the lighting, the lack of decor, or a mix of everything. I’d love some advice on how to make the space feel warmer, brighter, and more inviting without completely redoing the whole house.

Would changing the paint color help? Better lighting? Rugs, artwork, plants, or different accents? Any suggestions are appreciated.

What kind of mold does this look like, and is this a dangerous amount?This is in my bathroom, and the photo doesn’t even...
06/01/2026

What kind of mold does this look like, and is this a dangerous amount?

This is in my bathroom, and the photo doesn’t even fully show how bad it is. The walls and ceiling are covered in these dark spots, especially around the upper areas where moisture collects.

Is this actually mold, or could it just be water staining? And if it is mold, how concerned should I be about showering in here every day with all the steam? Could breathing this in regularly make me sick?

I’m really worried because this isn’t my house — I’m only renting a room here — and I’m not sure what my next step should be. Any advice would be appreciated.

I dropped an almond under my bed a few weeks ago and finally got around to fishing it back out. When I found it, there w...
05/31/2026

I dropped an almond under my bed a few weeks ago and finally got around to fishing it back out. When I found it, there was this strange white trail leading away from it.
At first I thought maybe it was mold, but the trail looks almost like a thin string or residue extending across the rug. The almond itself also looks a bit different than when it disappeared, which has me wondering if something has been feeding on it or growing from it.
Does anyone know what might cause something like this? Is it fungal growth, insect activity, fibers stuck to the almond, or something else entirely? I wasn't expecting to find my lost snack turning into a science experiment. 😅

I cut a pretty large hole in the drywall and tried the usual repair method by putting a piece of wood behind the opening...
05/31/2026

I cut a pretty large hole in the drywall and tried the usual repair method by putting a piece of wood behind the opening and screwing it in as backing. The problem is that when I place the drywall patch over it, the patch won't sit flush with the existing wall.
From what I can tell, the backing board may be sitting too far forward, or the drywall edges around the opening aren't lining up properly. The hole is also fairly large and irregular, which probably isn't helping matters.
Before I make things worse, what's the best way to get the patch sitting level with the surrounding drywall? Do I need to reposition the wood backing, trim the opening into a cleaner shape, recess the backing farther into the wall, or am I missing something obvious here? Any advice would be appreciated.

My cat just had her first litter, and I'm getting a little worried about her behavior.Normally she's extremely independe...
05/31/2026

My cat just had her first litter, and I'm getting a little worried about her behavior.
Normally she's extremely independent and doesn't really enjoy attention or affection. As she got close to giving birth, though, she became incredibly clingy. She wouldn't stay in the nesting area I set up for her and would sit at the door crying, reaching her paws underneath it, and scratching until I came back.
The night she went into labor, she refused to settle down unless I lay next to her. This is a cat that never sleeps with me, but she curled up against me and stayed there all night. When I woke up, she was in the same position—except now there was a newborn kitten tucked in beside her. She later delivered two more kittens and seems healthy otherwise.
The problem is that she now wants me right beside her constantly. If I get up and leave, she'll often leave the kittens and try to follow me. I've tried moving her and the babies into several different nesting spots I prepared, but she ignores them and just wants to be wherever I am. At one point she followed me and accidentally left two kittens behind, and they ended up falling off the bed before I noticed.
She'll usually go back to nursing and caring for them if I lie down next to her, but otherwise she seems reluctant to stay with them on her own.
Has anyone experienced this with a new mother cat? Is this normal behavior for a first-time mom, or should I be concerned? I'll need to be away from home for a few hours tomorrow, and I'm worried about how she'll do if I'm not there. Any advice would be appreciated.

Are these termites?I'm from the Philippines and over the last three days I've suddenly started finding these insects aro...
05/31/2026

Are these termites?
I'm from the Philippines and over the last three days I've suddenly started finding these insects around my room. I've already found more than ten of them, mostly in places like the sink and toilet bowl.
They weren't around before, and the timing seems to line up with the recent weather. We've just started getting rain after a long stretch of very hot, humid conditions, so I'm wondering if that may have triggered something.
One thing that's confusing me is that none of the ones I've found had wings attached. I also haven't noticed any obvious signs of wood damage, sawdust, mud tubes, or other evidence of a termite infestation yet.
Based on the photo, do these look like termites, or could they be some other type of insect? If they are termites, should I be concerned that I'm only seeing them now and in these numbers? Any advice would be appreciated.

My friend has started noticing these dark spots scattered across the ceiling in her bathroom, and we're wondering if thi...
05/31/2026

My friend has started noticing these dark spots scattered across the ceiling in her bathroom, and we're wondering if this is some type of mold. The bathroom tends to get pretty humid, and the spotting seems to be concentrated on the ceiling near the vent area.
One reason we're concerned is that she developed severe eczema a few months after moving into this apartment. We know skin conditions can have a lot of different causes, but the timing has us wondering whether mold exposure could be contributing to the problem.
We realize it's probably impossible to identify the exact type of mold from a photo alone, but does this look like typical bathroom mold or mildew? Is it something that should be professionally tested, and could a situation like this be serious enough to consider moving if the landlord doesn't address it?
Any advice from people who've dealt with mold issues would be greatly appreciated.

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