6 months ago we had new security lights fitted as the old ones we had when we moved in here weren't sensitive enough. Cost a few quid but initially they were worth it.
Then about a month after fitting the lights would turn on when triggered but then not turn off after the 3 minute setting. As the lights were wired through the upstairs lights we have had to turn off the upstairs light circuit at night. When we left them on once til 9.30pm a neighbour came and complained.
DD2 has fallen down the stairs because it was too dark to see anything without any lights on.
I have rung the electrician at least 6 times to arrange a time and he has said he will come soon. DH has done the same.
I rang again today and he hung up on me.
Now for the twist in the tale. Electrician is BIL. We have always paid for the work he does so its not like he does it as a family favour.
So how do I sort it?
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I am so angry. Tell me how to sort it please!
Yorkiegirl · 17/05/2006 13:26
Sounds a right pita. Ask around for a recommended electrician and leave BIL behind. I agree, don't ever mention it again and had as little to do with him as possible. When you do have to see him, smile and be lovely, they never know they're being had 
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oh no what a nightmare, poor you. As others have said you should probably just keep the peace and get someone else in to fix it.
this reminds me of when my MIL got her BIL (DH's uncle) to fit new double glazed french windows for her - the work wasn't done properly and she was left with doors that wouldn't lock and had to be tied shut with a rope for weeks on end before it was finally sorted. not good for an elderly lady living alone.
I think the best thing to do is draw a line here - don't do any more favours for them and ask nothing more from them. As frumpygrumpy said, just smile and be lovely 
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