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Home Inspection Discoveries

It’s fascinating to see what homeowners, handypersons, contractors, and god knows who else do to homes. 

Here’s a selection of things that make this job so interesting. 

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...

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