Location, location, location

I have found a lot of things under toilets, but never an outlet. Rob WoodHomerun Inspection Service, LLCLittleton, Colo. Ghost in the attic I found this in a foreclosed property I […]

Power play

Oops! When I checked this outlet, there was no power to it. I pulled my tester  and this box came with it. Apparently, it’s a hide-a-key disguised as an electrical […]

Flammable schlammable

“Who needs an approved oil line? I think I can use my garden hose.” David GrudzinskiAdvantage Home InspectionsCranston, R.I. Or a death fanThe gas had been turned off, so the […]

Move over, MacGyver

Okay, MacGyver, you don’t have anything on this homeowner who fixed his toilet valve with a binder clip, some twine & a spork! Steve ButzerHomeSpec Inspection ServicesScottsdale, Ariz. Hats off […]

Ribbit

I found this frog in a crawl space. This particular crawl space has some ground water issues. Boyd MeyerPremier Advantage Home Inspections, Inc.Clinton, Utah Plumber: 1; Electrician: 0Here is an […]

Upgrade

On a recent inspection, I found a projection TV mounted to the bottom of a garage door opener. Most inspectors probably are not aware of this projection TV upgrade at […]

Confused

Some people just don’t get it! John SacchiniEnergy Design Home Inspections, Inc.Bloomington, Ind. BattyMy client was buying this big two-family flat as a rental property, but after checking out the […]

Illegal

I thought fireworks were illegal in Phoenix. Mike LaubySunland Home InspectionPhoenix, Ariz. Thing twiceIs Dr. Seuss in the home building business now? Jesse BrownRIA SolutionsCanton, Ga. Gatekeeper“What are you doing […]

House guests

I would imagine the guests have learned about the new habitable attic provisions in the 2009 IRC! Jacob D. TroostBuyers 1st inspection Service Inc.Brodheadsville, Pa. Double wackyDIYers always have more […]

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