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April FOOLS ?

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Home Inspector with US Inspect

Sometimes when an inspector finds something unusual on the job, he may WISH it were a joke, but these pictures are no prank--they're the real thing.

Foolish? We'll let you be the judge. Happy April Fool's Day!

   

a. This is not what is meant by "attic fan."

b. Budget Bidet?

   

c. Sunkin treasure? Not quite. This AC Compressor has been encased in a layer of asphalt.

d. Unfortunately, this vent doesn't have much of a chance of working properly.

   

e. When only the best will do, Pampers.

f. A spiral staircase that's not for the feint of heart!

Posted By: Chrissy Doremus, U.S. Inspect Blog

Jan Rankin Richmond
Sutton Group Seafair Realty - Richmond, Ladner & Tsawwassen - Richmond, BC
South Delta Realtor

I think I have been in a few of those homes! It's alway amazing what people will/can do.

Apr 01, 2011 04:17 AM
Mary Stewart
HomeTrust Real Estate, LLC, Homes for Everyone - Wilsonville, OR
Wilsonville and Surrounding Portland Metro Areas

Good Morning Chrissy, the photos you are showing are no surprise, but they certainly are graphic.  I have not seen the toilet with a sprayer before, quite inventive.  You have a huge job as an inspector, personally I am glad you are all there.  Have a good fun day.

Apr 01, 2011 04:19 AM
Joanna Szwyd
StoneHouse Properties - Great Barrington, MA

Chrissy, I have to say, they are quite creative. But the diapered pipe and the "bidet" are my favorite:))

Apr 01, 2011 04:22 AM
AmeriFirst Winston-Salem
AmeriFirst Financial (Winston-Salem, NC) - Winston-Salem, NC

The Pampers solution is ingenious.  Who said that Americans have lost their edge?

Apr 01, 2011 04:22 AM
Krystal Knott
Christie's International Real Estate - Summit Colorado - Breckenridge, CO
Breckenridge CO Real Estate & All Summit County CO

Chrissy those were some interesting photos.  I think the bidet is my favorite! --Krystal

Apr 01, 2011 04:53 AM
Ellen Caruso
Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty - Glen Head, NY

Chrissy, those are some great examples of what not to do or how to solve a problem on a budget.

Apr 01, 2011 08:50 AM
Diane McDermott
Realtor®, GRI, Landis e2 Real Estate, LLC - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte NC Real Estate Market

The pictures are great but the captions are priceless!  Some people should really not even try to attempt any home repair or project themselves

Apr 01, 2011 10:03 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

The attic fan and the pampers plumbing photos are priceless. . .I actually listed a house for sale that was found to have the garbage disposal attached with bailing wire, and the waterheater was strapped with a bungie cord.

Apr 01, 2011 10:39 AM
Steven Graham
epropertysites - Mountlake Terrace, WA
Coach, ePs, Director of Training

Oh my gosh that budget bidet takes the cake Chrissy. Where can I get one of those? = P

Apr 01, 2011 11:44 AM
Kristi Knutson
Kirkland, WA
Blog Trainer ☂

I don't get why this is funny, these are all creative solutions that I will take note of and I'm sure I'll use them at one point in my life.

 

NOT!

So funny Chrissy, thanks for a laugh!

Stay strong girl!

Apr 01, 2011 11:47 AM
Jillian McCleary
ActiveRain - Seattle, WA
SEO & Social Marketing Trainer

This is fantastic! I can't even imagine walking in and seeing all of that! haha I would probibally reply with some quick Mcguyver reference!

Too funny! 

Apr 01, 2011 11:47 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Wow, these are pretty crazy (or sad).

Apr 01, 2011 12:16 PM
Anonymous
Anonymous

Chrissy, these are pricless, very inventive!

Apr 01, 2011 03:55 PM
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Tony & Darcy Cannon
Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT
The C Team

Those are insane! 

Apr 01, 2011 04:44 PM
Maria Morton
Platinum Realty - Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Real Estate 816-560-3758

Outrageous! Outrageously funny that is! Thanks for the laughs, Chrissy!

Apr 01, 2011 05:27 PM
Chris Smith
Re/Max Chay Realty Inc., Brokerage - New Tecumseth, ON
South Simcoe, Caledon, King, Orangeville Real Esta

Chrissy, your post drew great laughter... it would be even funnier, but I too, have seen examples that make me give my head a shake... and mutter, "what were you thinking?"

Apr 02, 2011 02:51 AM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Chris Smith's re-post caught my eye. Not sure which one is best but I am thinking the budget bidet!

Apr 02, 2011 03:09 AM
Bryan Robertson
Los Altos, CA

It's amazing what some people do to their houses.  That buried compressor is amazing.  How could someone do that!?

Apr 02, 2011 04:51 AM