tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958579606340813480.post3596420525692086855..comments2023-06-14T07:48:33.346-05:00Comments on Idyll Hands: Plumbing - just add it to my resumeidyll handshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10684556953397257782noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958579606340813480.post-83576321098471372922009-08-26T10:33:43.687-05:002009-08-26T10:33:43.687-05:00There are a few books aimed at women for DIY repai...There are a few books aimed at women for DIY repairs. Pick up one if you don't have it. And slowly start building a toolbox. Our hands are smaller so find tools that fit your hand. But I would pick up a snake so that you can declog drains. What you pulled out sounds like bad pipes that need to be replaced. Let your landlord know too.Miahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640308257305494076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958579606340813480.post-16399798884642510522009-08-19T08:14:34.971-05:002009-08-19T08:14:34.971-05:00Oh, I'm not really going to bill my landlord -...Oh, I'm not really going to bill my landlord - I'm in Arkansas, we have NO rights as tenants in this state. I moved here from Texas where the owner/landlord was required to change light bulbs and filters because they were considered part of the structure - so this state is WAY different.<br /><br />I did send him a nice email just explaining what I found in the drain. We'll let him live with that :)idyll handshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684556953397257782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958579606340813480.post-63021295794078426942009-08-18T23:23:33.229-05:002009-08-18T23:23:33.229-05:00that should be your landlord's problem for sur...that should be your landlord's problem for sure. I would think even a clogged drain caused by normal use would be their problem and not yours. I am completely impressed though that you dug through the muck yourself.Sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09970057721145580882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958579606340813480.post-71819266671494129082009-08-18T22:18:41.602-05:002009-08-18T22:18:41.602-05:00I'm obviously exhausted as I read what I wrote...I'm obviously exhausted as I read what I wrote & barely understood it myself lol. Hopefully, you know what I meant, & if you didn't, feel free to drop me a line ;-0mamakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06519945700874352744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958579606340813480.post-38022361815430762402009-08-18T22:16:05.495-05:002009-08-18T22:16:05.495-05:00Since you've already got a photo of the antiqu...Since you've already got a photo of the antiquated plumbing system, I'd check my lease & if it isn't mentioned, & perhaps bring it to the landlord's attention. Since you didn't spend any money to have it fixed (therefore didn't "suffer a loss") there's really nothing you can do to get him to pay for what you did (unless the law is different where you live)because you made yourself "whole". You could ask him to reimburse him only if you can come up with a bill for the cost of what [it took a professional to make yourself whole] you did-if you know what I mean.<br />Still, I think it's great that you could figure out how to do it yourself-start singing "I am woman hear me roar"!mamakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06519945700874352744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958579606340813480.post-63277808560227316822009-08-17T16:08:50.635-05:002009-08-17T16:08:50.635-05:00I would totally bill the landlord, or see how it g...I would totally bill the landlord, or see how it goes and if you have any future problems, call a plumber and get an estimate.<br /><br />I'd also see what kind of agreement you made about repairs in your rental agreement... he should be responsible for this, but it may or may not be worth fighting over.<br /><br />you could get yourself into a sticky situation, if you try to push this guy. Even though you're in the right, not all landlords play fair... unfortunately. <br />:(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958579606340813480.post-87677573404842723672009-08-16T19:10:58.047-05:002009-08-16T19:10:58.047-05:00Plumbing problems. I get a headache recalling som...Plumbing problems. I get a headache recalling some of the fun I've had. I hope you get it sorted out. Yeah I'd call the landlord about this one, even if its just to report the issue.Payno Mindtomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531896219660071321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958579606340813480.post-1219697757693590572009-08-16T12:11:52.712-05:002009-08-16T12:11:52.712-05:00I have considered that. I've done that before...I have considered that. I've done that before, but not at this house. I should call a plumber to find out their base fees :)idyll handshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684556953397257782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958579606340813480.post-67014270768704361622009-08-15T19:39:12.384-05:002009-08-15T19:39:12.384-05:00You should deduct your bill from your next month&#...You should deduct your bill from your next month's rent ;)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05414395839301737237noreply@blogger.com