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For your entertainment: This is a collection of the craziest, funniest, wackiest, or scariest things we have discovered while inspecting homes. Enjoy!

This house is very secure. Even the alarm has an alarm.
Baseboard heaters and extension cords are a fire hazard, hence the warning on the heater.
Good thing they labeled the attic. Otherwise we would have been lost.
A bee colony in transit, taking a breather.
A lone weed managed to grow through a crack in the slab and through the carpet
With enough time and wind, this little branch managed to wear through this roof shingle. Next stop: leak town
Home repair with recycled materials...
Home repair with recycled materials...
Dear TV installer: This is a downspout, not a conduit. It is meant for rain water, not for TV cable...
Now that's a cool doggy door! And it matches the style of the house, too
Why fix a leak when you can just put a bowl in there to catch the water?
This dryer vent pipe malfunctioned a long time ago and has been blowing dryer lint all over the attic
This house apparently comes with a special appliance for the ladies...
A light fixture with a metal pull chain directly in front of the electrical sub-panel. What could possibly go wrong...
Somebody apparently did not read the instructions on how to correctly install these garage door sensors
This home owner did a nice job building this fake wall to hide the water heater in the garage
There is something missing from this garage
We have no idea why somebody glued a golf ball to a vent pipe cap
There was honey oozing out of the bottom of the laundry room walls in several places and dead bees everywhere!
We walked around the house twice before we found this cleverly hidden hose bib and water shut-off
We have absolutely no idea what's going on with the plumbing in this house. Recommend calling a plumber for further evaluation...
This convenient beer tap at the kitchen counter leads to the Kegerator in the garage on the other side of the well
This photo was taken in July on a Tucson roof in direct sun light with an ambient temperature of well over 100 degrees. Yes, that is a thick layer of ice on the refrigerant lines of the AC.
Need more cabinet space in the kitchen? No problem!
Just zip-tie some magnets to your water line and the magic of magnets does the rest - or not...
This home owner was very thorough in organizing his kitchen
Dedication found under a kitchen range from Jose to his Pamcakes
This previous home owner was apparently a Harry Potter fan
Just some minor moisture damage at this wood beam...
Nope, just a bottle of Pine-Sol with a wick in it stuck in the HVAC system of a manufactured home as a futile attempt to mask the smell of cigarette smoke in the house.
Thank you for your service
Cactus growing in a roof valley
Cactus growing on a patio cover
Cactus growing on a car port cover
Cactus growing on a patio cover
Broken skylight? No problem - duct tape fixes everything...
The skylight repair with duct tape didn't work? Just cover it up and move on...
This is a two-inch long termite tube hanging from the ceiling.
The temperature in the house was about 68 degrees but the thermostat showed 78 instead. Wonder why...
We are not sure whether the previous home owner was a fan of fast cars or hot food...
Just the bare essentials
We have no idea what lead somebody to construct this contraption found in a backyard. We hope the poop is from the resident pooch.
We regularly see security bars on windows and doors. This was the first time we saw them over the air vents to the garage. Bad neighborhood or scared home owner?
No chintzy PVC or wooden dowel for this window: A piece of steel rebar. It even has a lanyard to easily lift it out of the window track
This home owner takes their security serious: an alarm sensor plus four window locks - on a single-pane window
Nobody is going to open or clean this kitchen window ever again
World's smallest gutter
Top left: factory installed gusset plate. Top right and bottom: Handyman special gusset plate...
The hand sprayer might work but is not exactly installed as designed...
What they tried to say is the house is heated with gas that the HOA pays for...
Siding does not have to be ugly
Is there anything that duct tape cannot do? It even fixes walls!
When your asphalt shingle roof is leaking, painting it is not the solution
When there is mold growing on the bathroom window, it is a sign that you should open it when showering
Think there might be a pest problem here?
Dryer vent clogged with lint and blocked vent cap = fire hazard
You know you have moisture issues when there are mushrooms growing out of the fascia
Found this piece of art in an attic
What you see here connected to the hose bib is the water supply to a separate studio in the back
The lovely and talented Kaety Byerley providing live music during a home inspection
A home inspector always has to watch his step
Ever seen black spider webs?
Think there might be a leak here?
This roofer decided to sign his work
Rocks piled loosely on beam ten feet high over front entry
This takes window security to a whole other level: a shotgun and a rifle barrel in the window track
For when a regular shower head simply ain't enough
One man's trash, another man's ... retirement plan?
Another person who chose not to install the sensors as intended
Found these candles in an air return behind the air filter
Warning! Do not leave the toilet seat up. or...
This bathroom comes with a built-in scale!
This roof (and almost everything on it) is completely covered in foam.
Home inspections can be dangerous. There is a good chance you could get gored while inspecting the electrical panel.
This house apparently has been on fire.
How's this for a custom toilet seat?
If you don't have a dowel handy to secure the window track, in a pinch a piece of tile will do just fine.
Only people living in the desert will understand why the markings on the faucet are accurate.
Common in Europe - rarely seen in the U.S.
Most guys would love to have a mechanic pit like this in their garage.
Now this is a serious deck!
Roller shutters are awesome! They protect your windows, secure the house, and block out light.
Bomb shelter? Serial killer lair? Secret sex dungeon? You be the judge...
We all have a little mystery in our lives...
We think we discovered where the body was buried...
They actually replaced the sky light dome with a cheap plastic trash can lid.
The polite description for this is "deferred maintenance"...
"What's all the racket out here?" "Oh, just a home inspection. Sorry to disturb you..."
Now this is an impressive hat collection.
Is it a spa, a planter, a sandbox? You decide.
Not only were many of the walls covered in OSB, they even built a dresser out of OSB!
A budget variation of the bidet: Hose with a hand sprayer to clean your butt
Dismembered dolls and toys found in an attic
Another attempt to mask bad odors - dryer sheets in the air return
Apparently this is a load-bearing shelving unit helping to support the subflooring
No loitering tolerated in this bathroom
Massive padlocks to secure the electrical main panel
This is not how you use plumbers tape
Shower head with built-in disco light show for extra shower ambiance
For the ultimate water flossing experience
Two deadbolts for twice the security
That is one furry fan blade.
Close enough. What could possibly go wrong?
Now that is some stylish wallpaper!
Maybe not, but why take the risk?
Why? Your guess is as good as mine...
Another use for 5-gallon buckets: homemade sediment trap
A shiny blue Bentley.
Something went horribly wrong inside this electrical panel.
We find many floor safes in old houses.
We found this greasy gross mess at a vent hood over a range.
We found this greasy gross mess at a vent hood over a range.
Now that's a termite tube!
It appears there is an essential piece missing here.
If your water heater is leaning, would you fix the pedestal or prop it up with a fragile glass object?
Washer hoses for shower
Home Insecurity
DIY home repair
Duct tape fixes everything!
Missing vent connector
Attic bucket
Custom bath fan
Mineral build-up at TPR pipe
Hidden stash
Hand sprayer under sink
Motivational sign
Aim true!
Dryer vent disaster
Chihuahua portrait
Underground bunker
Tomato shrine
Star Trek
Missing switch
Alternative shelf liner
Gargoyle
Firearms
Disconnected attic dryer vent
Mushrooms at fascia
Leaky shower diverter
Cosmetic fixes
What's that smell?
Super secure house
Upside down light
Door gap
Power strip outdoors
Kitchen vent not connected
Toilet nightlight - a colorful way to help you aim in the dark
Self portraits - everyone's a critic
You might want to have a chat with the neighbor...
Found next to the master bath toilet
Not real, but convincing enough for a double-take
The homeowner installed an alarm contact at the electrical main panel
Taking toilet stains to a new level
Grass growing from a window
One hose bib is good, so two must be better
Discovered in a dishwasher: ammo casings and ear plugs
Random art discovered in a back alley
You will never have privacy in this bathroom
This fence might have a structural problem
Is that toilet flirting with me?
Finding this under a sink is never a good sign
And the award for best laundry room decoration goes to...
Now that's a sexy sink
The baseball bat- a versatile home security tool
Why fix the leak? Just put a tub under it
Another hidden floor safe found
That's one way to critter-proof a roof vent
More toilet humor
Plantation shutter mounted on ceiling at skylight
A touching message from a daughter to her mother
Secret booze stash found in attic over garage
Extension cord at shower head? Why?
Signs of a lazy painter #2
Signs of a lazy painter
Bullet holes in an electrical main panel
Found in the crawlspace of an old home
Eek! This house has crabs!
Another house with a hidden underground bunker
Major defect: This roll of toilet paper is installed incorrectly
This "repair" was probably not done by a licensed plumber...
Not quite clear on this: Which one is hot and which one is cold again?
Another creative light installation
Really bad neighborhood or a canine Houdini?
Who needs a dishwasher? Priorities!
Credit for the clean filter - deductions for the installation method
Close but no banana
Perfect robot vacuum nickname
Dollhouse with incredible detail
Random find in back alley - Looked like an urn. Not sure I want to know...
Bedroom door upgrade - because why not?
Who needs drywall - HMB and watch this...
Professional blind repair
Don't let nature get in the way
Deadbolt mounted extra low to make it easier for the toddler to escape
That's a bold choice for bathroom mirrors
Old floor safe
Roof bones
Potty phone
Deadbolt is not enough
Closet concrete message
Bathroom beer fridge
Now it makes sense
Message from the easterbunny
Fire extinguishers hidden in garage
What else would you possibly plug into the ceiling outlet?
Downside of living on a golf course
Interesting pool shape
Odd place for a trap
Did they chew the trim to make it fit?
Another very secure window with alarm sensor and four window locks!
If one shut-off is good, two must be more betterer, right?
Fake rock hiding tree stump
Flipper shortcut in bathroom
Garage-to-bedroom conversion done wrong
Chimney built by drunken toddler
This dual-pane window had about 4 inches of water inside.
Another home remodel master piece: A closet within a closet within a closet
The connection for the dishwasher drain hose at the garbage disposal was open but there was no dishwasher. What to do? Just glue a permanent marker in the hole. Problem solved!
Damaged charger cables plugged into cheap USB splitter plugged into cheap outlet splitter plugged into cheap ungrounded extension cord - what could possibly go wrong?
Reason #217 why barn doors are stupid: You can either use the outlet, or open the barn door - but not both.
This looks like a relic from the Cold War era. Wonder who it will ring?
If you ever wonder what colors your house was previously, just pull out the range and look behind it...
Closet rod? Whatever. Just paint over it...
Yup, that's a totally legit asphalt shingle roof repair...
Light fixture? Whatever. Just paint over it...
Tree in the way of house painting? Whatever. Just paint over it...
What do you think will happen next time the fan gets turned on?
Costco pizza plush dog toy. How and why did it end up on top of the chimney?
Notice anything wrong with this plumbing job?
This attic created a hostile work environment for me
Easy baseboard repair - follow me for more useful home repair tips
What was going through the drywall contractor's head?
Custom etched shower door seen in a home of a retired firefighter
The hose bib already has an anti-siphon valve built in. There is no need to screw on a second one.
This is a $400 box of snake oil. The only way to shield your home from an EMP is a Faraday cage around it.
Irrigation system control - inside a bedroom
Cheaper than a plumber
This fridge has seen a lot of action and is still going strong
The Rorschach shower: For your daily cleansing of both your body and your mind.
Something is off with this outlet...
Interesting floor lamp design
Wall art covering thermostat
Opened the microwave to test it in this vacant home I was inspecting, and found this petrified abandoned burrito. Thanks, but I brought my own snack...
The GFCI reset for all exterior and garage outlets was at the garage ceiling! Tripped it? Good luck finding it. Hope you have a ladder.
PSA: Clean your dryer vents! This is a fire hazard!
Convenient drawer to store a little extra water, just in case...
Apparently the garage door looked too boring, so they put fake hinges and handles on it.
Bad grading/drainage leads to erosion, which led to this gaping void under the foundation of this home!
Nice job insulating the water main outside to protect it against freezing. But why did you insulate the handle???
"This light absolutely must go here! No compromise. Rafter in the way? Don't care. Cut it out." - The light might be brighter than the person who installed it.
A lonely small sledge hammer, abandoned on a roof, for reasons we will never know
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