1) A drain cover that does not have a handle on it may not be replaced or removed on Shabbos and doing so is a transgression of Boneh/Soser.
However, if the drain cover is equipped with a handle it may indeed be removed or replaced on Shabbos as the handle is an indication that it is meant to be removed and replaced and thus not a transgression of Boneh/Soser. (Much like a sink strainer which may be removed and replaced as that is its intended function.) (See Shulchan Aruch Siman 308:10 and Mishna Berura S"K 42)
2) A roof gutter that is filled with leaves and other debris and is thus blocking the rainwater from draining into the drainpipe may not be cleaned out on Shabbos as doing so will once again allow the drainpipe to work properly and is a transgression of Boneh [and possibly a transgression of Makeh B'Patish as well].
Halachos for Shabbos Kodesh
1) A piece of carpet which stretches from wall-to-wall in a room may not be laid in that room on Shabbos if the intention is to leave it there permanently, even it isn't tacked down to the floor, as doing so is considered adding on to the room and thus a transgression of Boneh.
2) If the piece of carpet does not reach the wall and is only placed in the center of the room, even if it covers a majority of the floor it is permitted. (See "The Shabbos Home; Volume two" by Rav Simcha Bunim Cohen Shlita, page 423 footnote 46)
QUESTION & ANSWER CORNER
Reader Submitted Questions of interest on topics related to Halachos we covered, as well as other interesting topic and Answers.
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Reader's Question:
When a person sits shiva are they allowed to wear makeup? What about during the sheloshim?
Answer:
During Shiva, makeup is prohibited. After the Shiva, even before the Shloshim has been reached, it is permitted.
CHIZUK CORNER
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זכר צדיק וקדוש לברכה
A blessing is an expression of gratitude.
Jewish Tradition says to make 100 blessings a day.
Here's why.
While some of us complain about our meal...
Others are just happy to be eating.
While some of us are frustrated with our careers...
Others are just happy to be working.
While some of us complain about household chores...
Others know they are lucky to have a home.
While some of us get frustrated with our kids...
Others are just grateful to see them at all.
While some of us complain about seeing the doctor...
Others are just grateful to have care.
While some of us are jealous of our friends...
Others know luck comes in many forms.
While some of us feel lonely...
Others appreciate the people who are already there.
While some of us complain about the weather...
Others are just grateful to see another day.
While some of us are annoyed at the cost of things...
Others know the most joy often comes from things that are free.
While some of feel like failures...
Others know life takes ups and downs.
While some of us feel trapped...
Others are just happy to be free.
Submitted by daily reader, C.F.; Text Taken from an inspirational film at www.aish.com
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