ASHI Reporter Articles

What ASHI Inspectors Find in the Field

It’s wacky out there.

The duct tape solution

The duct tape solution Here’s another interesting, but not generally accepted, use of duct tape … to connect sewer waste lines. David HaughtCertified Home InspectorsHuntington, W.V.   Sharp I see the […]

That’s a stretch

“Broken toilet handle? Just add a rubber pull string.” Kirk BingenheimerB-Sure Inspections, LLCMt. Pleasant, S.C. New ruleApparently, this homeowner thinks there’s a 3-2-10 rule that requires the flue to be […]

Beer carpentry

The name of the book is “Practical Carpentry” and the brand of beer is Lite. This is what you get when you use them together. Ed VanOsdolVanOsdol Inspection Services, Inc.Winona […]

Odd but efficient

This really works, cold water only.  The sink drains into the tank and then you flush.  Just when I think I’ve seen it all after 30 years in the business. […]

Testing All Conditions

Double yuck

This should keep the guests from overstaying their welcome. Notice the toothbrushes and drink cups in the holders next to the far sink. David MaudlinIndy Pro Inspection Service, Inc.Carmel, Ind. […]

Yuck

Tile-aid

What to do when the tile needs help. David GrudzinskiAdvantage Home InspectionsCranston, R.I. Milk itI encountered these milk crate stairs leading to a deck in Santa Cruz, Calif. This coastal […]