Sentences with phrase «leaky roofs»

They complain about noisy neighbors or leaky roofs.

It's common to find problems, including leaky roofs, cracked walls, insect infestations and foundation problems.

Keeping track of it all can be difficult, and all too often properties suffer burst pipes, leaky roofs, and other damages because these tasks are overlooked.

While some maintenance issues, such as poor drainage, leaky roofs and old plumbing are common to all areas of the country, others are driven by geography, climate, weather conditions and the quality of the contractor who built or renovated the home.

Cindy and her husband co-founded Christmas in Action in 1996 to help low - income people in their community remedy health and safety issues such as leaky roofs, electrical fire hazards and rotting floors.

Cindy Barrett, Keller Williams Realty, Spartanburg, S.C. Cindy and her husband cofounded Christmas in Action in 1996 to help low - income people in their community fix problems in their homes that were causing health and safety issues, such as leaky roofs, electrical hazards, and rotting floors.

There were numerous complaints about leaky roofs from homeowners, and all 74 of the original houses eventually had their roofs replaced.

Minimizing tripping hazards by repairing sidewalks, for instance, or servicing air conditioners, aging pipes, or leaky roofs not only keeps up the value of the home, it keeps tenants happy and protects them against potential injury or property loss, Doten says.

Leaky roofs, malfunctioning HVAC systems, etc. aren't typically reasons to contact the police or fire department.

The onslaught of rain means that homes are at risk for leaky roofs, blocked gutters, crumbling foundations and flooded basements.

Home insurance gives you a backup plan in case of burst pipes, leaky roofs or other common problems that lead to expensive water damage in Concord homes.

There's no fixing leaky roofs, clogged toilets or replacing carpet at every tenant turnover.

Leaky roofs, malfunctioning HVAC systems, etc. aren't typically reasons to contact the police or fire department.

Toyota decided against putting its name or logo on these cars as a result of its desire to distance itself from cars that featured leaky roofs.

In 1960, Oregon school standards were more about fixing leaky roofs than curriculum.

... instead of outsourcing almost $ 4 million services this month, that money was used to put a dent in the estimated $ 5 billion it will cost to repair our public school buildings — from leaky roofs to deficient electrical systems?

Students can't learn to their potential when they are sitting in deteriorating school buildings with leaky roofs, peeling paint, broken lights, and inadequate plumbing.

«Nobody wants to have to deal with leaky roofs and bad plumbing.»

«The alternative is a return to the old days of leaky roofs, temporary classrooms and over-crowding.»

If an alliance district will submit to getting rid of veteran teachers (and replacing them with scab labor from TFA); getting rid of staff people, not just in the schools and central office, but in town offices as well; hand over their democratic rights to elect their officials and let a Strong Man / Woman Mayor appoint people to the Board of Ed (even non residents); remove all checks and balances in local government; and, let any reformer do whatever they want to children, who will be guinea pigs for reform, drill - and - kill, «no excuses» punishments of preschoolers and kindergarteners — THEN Malloy will release money for leaky roofs and essential remediation of toxins.

«Too many pupils are having lessons in classrooms that are crumbling, overcrowded or with leaky roofs.

Thanks to RBM, leaky roofs that were once expensive and troublesome to maintain are now a thing of the past.

As we began our work in the house, we encountered several obstacles: lead paint, asbestos, a crumbling crawlspace wall, makeshift framing, sloping floors, leaky roofs, and improper electrical and plumbing.

As someone even older — 50's, I have to say life is a series of ups and downs, non-working fobs, leaky roofs, college bills, superstorm sandy's — take your pick.

De Blasio immediately announced plans to spend the money on leaky roofs, but Cuomo then declared the money will instead go to Assembly members for developments in their districts.

But with NYCHA's buildings in disrepair, Stringer wants to divert the surplus money toward public housing to help repair leaky roofs, fix broken doors and clean up mold in NYCHA buildings.

Even when I was sitting in Cabinet helping to make big decisions - the fact that every Friday evening I had to go and sit in a drafty church hall with constituents talking about their leaky roofs and smelly drains kept me focused on what politics is really about.

What basketball there was took place before throngs of three or four fans in small gymnasiums with leaky roofs and buckling floors.

A fair number of parsonages still have leaky roofs and appliances that don't always work.

That fall, Kimbal and another friend joined him, and the trio rented a small office with a leaky roof for $ 400 a month.

They also found a leaky roof, which is particularly concerning since the presence of water exacerbates the growth of salmonella.

Mold caused by a leaky roof, pipe, wall or which pre-dated your move into the rental is the responsibility or the landlord to remediate.

In addition, a sudden leaky roof, burst pipe or termite invasion can also set a homeowner's budget back, and may require outside help from professionals.

Although, honestly, I'll take a leaky roof and tubs and towels stacked on the bed over the neighborhood floods that seem to be norm across the States anymore.

I'm so sorry about your leaky roof, that is so stressful and maddening.

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Jonathan Stark scored 20 of his 31 points in the second half, the game was delayed for more than three hours due to a leaky roof, and Murray State rallied from 14 down to earn an outright Ohio Valley Conference regular season title with a 73 - 64 win over Austin Peay on Saturday night.

The tile ceiling is ringed with water damage caused by a leaky roof; nine ceiling tiles are missing, and four more are hanging on in acts of faith.

The Hall of Justice, the 4 - year - old criminal court building on 161st Street that was supposed to be something of a civic architectural gem, is still plagued with faulty elevators, electrical wiring and fire alarms, not to mention a leaky roof and an underground parking garage and courtyard that remain off limits, the Daily News reports.

If voters in the City of Albany agree, students returning to classes at Albany High in the fall will go back to a building that no longer has a leaky roof.

«We have mold in our house» and a leaky roof, said Tracy Oates, 42, who lived across the street from Summerville.

Hot, crowded, with a leaky roof and raucous buzzer, the machinists» building is a sweatshop packed with women long accustomed to bad conditions.

Inside a sweaty, smelly men's changing room with splatters of blood up the walls and a leaky roof, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are taking off their clothes.

We are hopeful that with the announcement of the facilities RFP, our schools may soon be able to dedicate more resources where they belong - into the classroom and onto our students - instead of towards paying rent or fixing a leaky roof.»

Does that mean leaky roof and just too damn unwieldy for our streets... You're way off target.

It was the only man - made thing for miles around, a one - room shack with no glass in the windows and no door in the doorway, but it had walls and a leaky roof, and she wondered what more a person could need.

Having left city life, I now live in a dilapidated farmhouse in the country where my days are spent writing, fixing the leaky roof, battling the endless vegetation and... [Read more...]

For example, if a leaky roof causes damage to your condominium's walls or carpeting, your policy and the condo association's master policy may be responsible for covering damages jointly.

I also didn't ask for any repairs, although the inspector pointed out some things that I should have requested, so now I'm dealing with a leaky roof.»

On the other hand, if you dip into your TFSA account every few years to buy a car or repair the leaky roof, you blow the benefits.

That extra set of eyes gives buyers peace of mind that a new house won't have a leaky roof or cracked foundation.