Story # 297 : Travelling : discussing basic household issues and renovation-related topics

Common Lexis (Vocabulary) - Malfunctioning/Problems: - Sink - Pipe / Plumbing - Toilet / WC - Bathroom / Restroom - Kitchen - Faucet / Tap - Leak / Leaking - Blocked / Clogged - Overflow - Dripping - Jammed / Stuck - Broken / Cracked / Cracked window - Faulty - Repair / Fix - Replacement - Shower - Bathtub / Tub - Drain - Valve - Renovation & Repairs: - Renovation / Refurbishment - Remodeling - Upgrade - Repaint / Repainting - Re-tile - Replacement parts - New fixtures - Paintbrush / Roller - Wallpaper - Floorboards / Tiles / Flooring - Fitting / Fixtures - Contractor / Handyman - Budget - Estimate - DIY (Do It Yourself) - Mold / Mildew - Insulation - Wiring / Electrical work - Carpentry - Plumbing work - Demolition - Construction materials (cement, brick, plaster, etc.) Useful Set Phrases and Expressions - «My sink is clogged and won't drain.» - «The toilet keeps running.» - «There's a leak under the bathroom sink.» - «The faucet is dripping constantly.» - «I think the pipe has burst.» - «The bathroom needs a renovation.» - «Can you fix the broken tap?» - «We need to replace the tiles in the kitchen.» - «The bathroom cabinet is damaged.» - «The water pressure is low.» - «The radiator isn’t working properly.» - «Could you give me an estimate for the repairs?» - «We want to redo the kitchen and bathroom.» - «Is it possible to upgrade the fixtures?» - «The walls need repainting.» - «We're...