DIY nightmare - basement wall is basically falling apart
Thought I could just patch and paint some spots in the basement and turns out the whole wall has water damage and the drywall is shot. Now I'm looking at ripping out sections, dealing with mold, replacing insulation. This weekend project just turned into a month long project. First time dealing with this kind of stuff and honestly I'm pretty overwhelmed. Should I call a contractor or try to tackle it myself?
Oof, water damage is no joke. That's rough to discover mid-project. Have you checked if there's a bigger moisture problem in the basement or just localized to that wall? Could save you headaches down the road.