frozen pipes 2

after a bit of internet research and a general call for help, i went to buy a portable heater which has since yesterday been blasting hot air towards the pipes whilst the cold water tap stays open. i've got the drain back up and running but the cold water one is still out although there's a tiny trickle coming out of there - warm water, though, so not sure that's useful. i guess i'll just keep on heating the place up and hope that when temps finally get back to normal - at the end of next week! - it won't burst. assuming it hasn't already.

in the meantime, my upstairs neighbour is on holiday and she's letting me to use her bathroom, which will seriously help as the gym option is going to be a bit tricky on a daily basis.