That's right. I didn't believe it when I saw it, but this is a picture looking into the vent stack. There is a plastic T stuck down in the top of it. I just don't know what people could possibly be thinking when they do something like this. As you can see, over time the elements have cracked
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11/16/2007
I am just curious if you guys all know that you should recommend replacement of flexible dryer vents with rigid metal pipes? The flexible vents (plastic or metallic) allow for a greater build up of lint on the inside of the pipe. It overheats and catches fires. I have been told by a NYC fireman
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11/16/2007
I saw this on an inspection this weekend and thought I would share it with you all. Termite tunnels built in mid air. I have seen this before, but these pictures show them very clearly. This proves that even though the sill plates on top of the foundation wall have a termite shield, or they ar
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11/12/2007
Asbestos pipe insulation installed on the incoming water main? This is the first time I have seen asbestos pipe insulation used anywhere other than on heating pipes. When I saw this I thought it was strange. Perhaps some unknowing homeowner took it from a heat pipe and put it on the water line?
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11/08/2007
The big question is......did he go into the crawlspace to drink, or did he just throw his empties in there when finished? Some of these bottles are VERY old and some are not-so-old. I guess it's possible that this guy had a very long drinking career. The dust on some of these bottles indicates th
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11/02/2007
In a basement back in June I found these things hanging all around. Probably about 10 or 12 of them in this basement, spaced all around. They are liquid filled and shaped like light bulbs. As I stated above, I think I have figured it out, but I am waiting to hear what everybody else thinks. The
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11/02/2007
Obviously the work of an electrician who ws not happy with the work of his predecessor. I opened the panel cover, and it was kinda messy, but it's the first note of this kingd I have found. I didn't even ask the homeowner if he knew about the note, I didn't want to stir up any trouble for the gu
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11/02/2007
Inside of a small enclosure, built into the finished paneling wall of the basement I found this pistol range. The house was an estate sale, so I was unable to ask questions. But, I did find some lead slugs in the home made bullet catcher. The unit was actually quite well built, but I am not s
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11/02/2007
Having been on my hands and knees in these crawlspaces and seeing it all first hand I can tell you for sure that people will use anything they can think of to hold up their house! The amazing part to me is that no plumber, or electrician, or pest control operator, or anybody else who may have be
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11/02/2007
I have seen duct tape used for just about anything. In this case, the homeowner used it to repair the fold down stairway to the attic. Needless to say, I skipped that step on my way to inspect the attic. Don't get me wrong, duct tape has it's uses, but to repair a ladder? I don't think that is
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10/29/2007
