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Duct-tape tom-foolery

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Home Inspector with IHI Home Inspections 404-788-2581

Duct tape has been a staple in the household “must haves” department for years. When inspecting homes in Atlanta, Georgia, it is common to find do-it-yourself duct tape fixes. However, the sticky adhesive is not limited to household repair. There are endless possibilities, if one has the imagination. Clothing, crafts, and even a news reporter from the Wall Street Journal who covers duct tape stories have been documented. Interestingly enough, a Scientist named Max Sherman conducted extensive research on duct tape to test its capabilities and usefulness, thus arousing a backlash from the duct-tape revering community. All of that aside, the Atlanta home inspector wishes to share some duct tape tom-foolery that he has seen.

Enjoy!

 

duct tape caulking in bathtub   duct tape hole in the wall   duct tape fixes everything   duct tape roof shingle

 

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Chuck Carstensen
RE/MAX Results - Elk River, MN
Minnesota/Wisconsin Real Estate Expert

Not good when you see these on a home inspection. I used some on my car last week...not good either I suppose.

Aug 16, 2012 12:06 AM
James Baxter Encinitas Realtor
Realty Place - Encinitas, CA

<redneck voice>Not really sure I see the issue there boy, that dun all look like quality craftsmanship there to me, get er dun!</redneck voice>

Ok - in all seriousness, it never ceases to amaze me to see what people do!

Aug 16, 2012 12:12 AM
David Grbich
Realty One Group - www.FindCARealEstate.com - San Juan Capistrano, CA
Orange County Real Estate - 949-500-0484

Looks like some nice work!!! May have done the trick but won't pass an inspection . . .

Aug 16, 2012 12:28 AM
Rick Hayse
Hayse Homes - Bonita Springs, FL
YOUR REMODELING CONTRACTOR IN BONITA SPRINGS, FL

It is nice to get a little humor in our daily lives. Thank you for sharing.

Aug 17, 2012 02:09 AM
Atlanta's Home Inspector, David Lelak IHI Home Inspections
IHI Home Inspections 404-788-2581 - Canton, GA
Experience the IHI Difference

Chuck - We have to know what you duct-taped on your car!

 

James - People are definitely interesting - by the way, we love the accent - LOL

David- Interestingly enough in the report that Max Sherman released, their was a high percentage of non-sealing going on with the supposed fix-all tape. But we get your point, thanks for commenting. :)

Rick - The old adage, "Laughter is the best medicine," holds true!

Aug 17, 2012 02:40 AM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Pretty amazing, the things some people use duct tape for. Have a wonderful weekend.

Sep 01, 2012 04:19 AM