Weekly Flylady Thread 12th January 2009

embb

Don't get too downhearted about your sink, Zoey, as long as it's clean that's the main thing. I've got a white plastic one that looks horrid but I know it's clean

I'm going to fold the clothes that are on the maiden shortly and hang up the bedding from the other day to dry. Really need to tidy the living room but CBA.....maybe I'll get some motivation after I've done the laundry I can but hope.

soappie

HomeSpun, you and your hubby are a treasure. Answers to your questions below. And no need to rush tonight - tomorrow will be fine xx

HomeSpun wrote: »

Have you got hollow floors? With hollow floors, sometimes you get an air brick or grate which can cause moisture under there (if the air brick or grate is blocked up) or if it's either hollow floor or solid floor, it could be a problem with your damp proof course causing rising damp.

Flooring is floorboards - there's about a three foot drop beneath them. - Oh and the damp course on that wall was done in about 1989 when I bought the place

HomeSpun wrote: »

It could be the mortar,

Mortar should be OK. It was painted in the autumn. The painter would have mentioned any problems then

HomeSpun wrote: »

could be underground mains pipe leaking or drainage soil pipe (you wouldn't necessarily smell that!). If you're not sure where the mains pipe runs, call the water board out and they will check for leaks (number on your bill!) in the mains pipe. Or contact your house insurance and they will check for damp.

Main drainage runs out of the side and down the drive (not near the bay window). I believe that's where main water comes in too because my stopcock and the main water board stopcock are on that side of the house

HomeSpun wrote: »

If no pipes (heating or underground pipes) it's probably rising damp.

Eeeek:eek:

HomeSpun wrote: »

Do you have a tile roof above your bay window? If so, it could be the flashing or a slipped tile letting the damp through.

There's another bay window above mine (for upstairs - I only have the ground floor) That has a flat roofy thing on top of that.

HomeSpun wrote: »

How old is your house? If it's pre-50s (ish), they used to put a drain !!!! (male chicken!) that used to go outside through the wall or if you had a back boiler at any time in a fireplace, the pipework would occasionally go under the floor with a pump on it and that could be leaking through.

House was built in 1904 which makes it nigh on 105 years old. Was converted to two dwellings (upstairs and downstairs) in the 1950s I think.

HomeSpun wrote: »

Look under the window sill outside and see if there is a gap between the sill and the brickwork, if there is you can get 'capillary attraction' that will make water go under the sill and back into the brickwork if it's not sealed properly. UPVC windows should have a lip which prevents this.

No gap between the sill and the brickword. The window is upvc double glazed installed about 10 or so years ago.

emily_jackson

Hi,

Hope everyone's well. So far today I've done errands, laundry, dishes & attended 3 meetings. My aim for the rest of the evening is to do more errands

Mudbath

Soappie - dh has just looked at your pics and says it looks very like a problem he had in his last house. It was a breach in the damp course and not majorly expensive to put right. Whatever it is I hope you get it sorted soon.

And on a flying front - the children are putting away ten things each and then going to tidy their bedrooms a bit.

Muddy's challenge - make every person in your house put ten things away xx

pigpen

soappie wrote: »

Greenbee and Pigpen - thanks - I've a nasty feeling it's not the guttering! It's wet again this evening rather than slightly damp as it was this morning. I've added a pic below just in case there are any experts on here. The damp/wet bit is the darker coloured bit just above the skirting board- the dark curvy bit above the skirting board... Any clues anyone?

Burst pipe in the wall?
Blocked drain outside the wall causing water into the wall?
DPM breach? .. if it is the DPM.. you don't have to treat the whole house regardless of what the little chappy says you can just treat the affected area!

I'd have a man in to look if I were you that looks like it might end up nasty!

read other post.. erm..

I'd go with pipe in the wall.. a plumber would have an electronic thing that checks for pipes/cables in the wall.

Also if you have the house plans it will show in there were pipes were laid.

If there is a socket nearby .. don't use it!!!!!!!!!

It COULD also be seepage from under/around the window frame leaking into the cvaity between the walls.. it wouldn't show on the outside because it is painted but will come through to the inside as the heat is there which will essentially suck the water through to evaporate. Check the seals around the window frame.

PVC window seals have a lifespan of around 10 years before they deteriorate. The fissure may be hairline so barely noticable to the untrained eye but water will find it!

embb

Mudders There's no-one else in but I'll put 10 things away - you've just inspired me.

ETA: I've put away more than 10 things which has now resulted in my living room being tidy WOOT! Doing the laundry now.

ZLS1984

Erghhhhhhhh I think I may have over done it, I moved the oven, dryer and fridge all be myself. My tummy area is hurting now and everything I eat is making me feel like I have a tummy bug. :-(

On a Flyfront, not got much to do 2moz so will stick to easy duties and try and rest a bit.

Julu

Julu wrote: »

Mudbath - My thoughts are with you and Puss cat, hope for the best xx
Orkney Star - Good luck, and happy playing!

Well, following yesterdays' disaster (i.e. complete CBA! (actually, M.E.!), amazingly enough, I've felt great today, and got loads done...


Monday - living room/hall/stairs
Level One
Declutter the living room , hallway and stairsDONE
Clear and tidy the mantleDONE
Level Two
Vacuum the cleared floors and up the stairs.. under furniture if you can move it safely!DONE
Sort through coats and shoes and bag
Sort through the drawer or cupboard that you stuff junk in!
Level Three
Check smoke alarms.. change any batteries that need doing
Sort the understair cupboard/mess
Dust the flat surfacesDONE
Extras

1. Make an appointment for some ME-time.. go get your hair done, half an hour shopping, coffee with a friend..
2. Wash the windows in these rooms DONE
3. wipe all the stairs edges/spindles/handrails etc up the stairs DONE
4. Wash any soft furnishings that are in need! Not needed

Tuesday - Kitchen and Dining day
Level One
Clear and wipe the work surfacesDONE
Sweep the floorDONE
Level Two
Clean the oven and hob.(Hob DONE)
Wipe the fronts of appliances and cupboardsDONE
Wipe the table and dress in a clean cloth if required.DONE
Level Three
Scrub the sink and shine the tapsDONE
Mop the floorDONE
clean out a cupboard.. whichever you fancy.. DONE
Extras

1. Wash the windows and sills DONE
2. Wipe out the fridgeDONE
3. Run the WM and DW through a clean cycle.. clean filters and door seals first!DONE
4. Wipe over any display units/shelves etcDONE

Extras
Make Bed Done
Write to ACCA - refund
Food Shopping - Aldi DONE
" " - Mr T DONE
Fill car with Diesel DONE
Wilkinsons (Cleaning/homeware) DONE
Buy Birthday cards DONE
Write Birthday cards DONE
Clean laptop screen DONE (Amazing - I can see! It's a miracle)
Pay Bills DONE
Update Spend Diary DONE
WM x 1 DONE
DW x 1DONE
TD x 1DONE
Online Banking DONE

Off to do a bit more...

Laters

Jx

Back for aquick update - have done the stuff in red since last time. Off for tea (Bacon sarnies - haven't had time to cook!)

Byeeeeex

pigpen

Tomorrows list is up.. enjoy!

HomeSpun

Updated:

Dailies:

Make bed[strike]Mon[/strike][strike]Tue [/strike]Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Make pack ups for children [strike]Mon[/strike][strike]Tue [/strike]Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Feed cat and dog [strike]Mon [/strike][strike]Tue [/strike]Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Eat Breakfast Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Check carpet for wet patches and clean! Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Sort, deal with and file post [strike]Mon [/strike][strike]Tue [/strike]Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
WM on at least twice [strike]Mon [/strike][strike]Tue [/strike]Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Dishwasher on, done and put away[strike]Mon [/strike][strike]Tue [/strike]Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
S&S Kitchen [strike]Mon [/strike][strike]Tue [/strike]Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
S&S Bathroom [strike]Mon [/strike]Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
S&S WC [strike]Mon [/strike]Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Monday - living room/hall/stairs

Extras

1. [strike]Make an appointment for some ME-time.. go get your hair done, half an hour shopping, coffee with a friend. [/strike] Made appt with hairdresser (well, she's going to ring me tomorrow with one!) :j

Tuesday - Kitchen and Dining day
Level One
[strike] Clear and wipe the work surfaces[/strike]
Sweep the floor
Level Two
Clean the oven and [strike]hob[/strike].
[strike] Wipe the fronts of appliances and cupboards[/strike]
[strike] Wipe the table and dress in a clean cloth if required.[/strike]
Level Three
[strike] Scrub the sink and shine the taps[/strike]
Mop the floor
clean out a cupboard.. whichever you fancy..
Extras

1. [strike]Wash the windows and sills[/strike]
2. [strike]Wipe out the fridge[/strike]
3. Run the WM and DW through a clean cycle.. clean filters and door seals first!
4. Wipe over any display units/shelves etc

Additions for this week:

• Find mouse with left button which works first click :rolleyes:
• Put fat balls and new house out for birds
• Wash Hall and Sitting Room carpets
  
• Clean oven door - now about 75% clean :j
  
• STUDY!

Additions every week:

• [strike]Weekly online grocery order (Monday am)[/strike]
• [strike]Weekly veg box order (Monday)[/strike]
• Meal plan for following week (Saturday/Sunday)
• Wash 2 sets of bed sheets (0/2)
  
• [strike]Bins out and put back after they're emptied (Monday)[/strike]

My M.A.C.A.W challenge this week is..............go to bed before 11pm at least 3 times! So far: 1/3

Updated again . I'm off to put the children to bed now and then I'm back scrubbing the oven door :rolleyes:

Soappie - It's my pleasure I'll show him all your pics and answers later - I hope he can answer the problem for you

HSx