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Hi Everybody. I have been away from Active Rain for a long time. It has been a tough "SLOW SEASON" on Long Island, but it looks like busines is finally picking up some. 

Yesterday during a home inspection I saw the following. It never ceases to amaze me what some people will do to "repair" a deficiency. In this case I imagine the deficiency was a drafty window?

Now, this house was vacant, and it was a FLIP house. Why on earth wouldn't the "Flipper" do something about this?

Damn, there I go asking "WHY" just like my clients do. If I knew why I would be a very rich man. It is the question I get most often that I simply cannot answer. I suppose there are many answers, like; ignorance, stupidity, indifference, or just plain being a slob.

I have said it before, and i will say it again, "Every time I think I have seen it all, I see something else!"

 


Wood Destroying Insects
Jamie Schaefer (Jamie Schaefer, Professional Home Inspector Inc.)
Most areas of North America are subject to infestation from wood-destroying insects and organisms in varying degrees. With few exceptions, the common denominator for this activity is excessive wood-moisture levels. This moisture can be due to roof…
Curb Appeal Items
Jamie Schaefer (Jamie Schaefer, Professional Home Inspector Inc.)
Homeowners can repair and reseal their blacktop driveways, creating a professionally finished look, particularly if the driveway is a manageable size. Simply follow these simple steps: Plan ahead. Schedule the job during a week when the forecast…
Buying Foreclosure
Jamie Schaefer (Jamie Schaefer, Professional Home Inspector Inc.)
Buyers and would-be investors often look to foreclosure sales to find real estate bargains. But newcomers to this market could find some unpleasant surprises if they go in blind. All homes should be thoroughly inspected by a professional home…
Oil and Gas burner ventilation is a serious matter.
Jamie Schaefer (Jamie Schaefer, Professional Home Inspector Inc.)
And, do you know that more than one time I have heard, "Well, it was like that when I bought the house. " WOW! OK, the small hole at the breech here, between the two pipes is not that large. That would make it easy to miss, right? Well what…
Hi-hat lighting fixtures and insulation do not mix...
Jamie Schaefer (Jamie Schaefer, Professional Home Inspector Inc.)
Hi-hat lighting fixtures should never be allowed to come in contact with fiberglass (or any other type) insulation because it is quite simply a fire hazard. Does the electrician who installs them not care? Does he not know any better? Was it done by…
Attic stairs should ONLY be installed by a professional.
Jamie Schaefer (Jamie Schaefer, Professional Home Inspector Inc.)
Incredibly, this homeowner just cut a hole in the ceiling. He made no attempt to secure the joist ends, or frame out the area where the attic stairs were to be installed. This scared the hell out of me, I walked very carefully under the attic…
Electrical nightmares...
Jamie Schaefer (Jamie Schaefer, Professional Home Inspector Inc.)
My largest picture collection consists of electrical nightmares! It is simply UNBELIEVABLE what some people will do electrically in their homes. So many things I see are an accident waiting to happen. Here are just a sample of my 300-400 photos of…
The seller is supposedly a contractor!
Jamie Schaefer (Jamie Schaefer, Professional Home Inspector Inc.)
I just cannot believe what I saw today. I inspected a split level home today on Long Island. The wall between the kitchen and the living room had been removed. The living room ceiling was vaulted, and the kitchen ceiling was flat. I suspected…
NICE Repointing Job!
Jamie Schaefer (Jamie Schaefer, Professional Home Inspector Inc.)
Nice job repointing this chimney. If this was done by a chimney professional he should have his license revoked, and he should be banned from ever using concrete again. I would not be at all surprised if this was done by the homeowner though. Also,…
 
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Jamie Schaefer

Rockville Centre, NY

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Jamie Schaefer, Professional Home Inspector Inc.

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