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Sometimes, I Just Have to Ask . . .

By TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Home Inspector with Complete Home Inspections, Inc. TN Lic#050

September 28, 2015 05:46 AM

There are days that make me want to scratch my head with an electric meat cleaver and ask, “Why? What were they thinking?” Obviously, the person who came up this version of how to electrocute your friends and family without even giving it a second thought, wasn’t thinking much past the length of the recycled extension cord.
I can understand that this is an older property and the garage did not have outlets. However, there are proper wiring techniques and practices and this is not one of them. Nevertheless some folks have way too much time on their hands so they just keep tinkering. I guess that tinkering is their life.

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Sybil Campbell

Fernandina Beach, FL

Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Michael, I bet you see a lot of dangerous things in your inspections.

Sep 28, 2015 05:49 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Michael I would strongly advice scratching your head with your hand instead of the meat cleaver ...... LOL

Sep 28, 2015 05:53 AM

Andrzej Niemyjski

Realty One Group - Sun City West, AZ

I'm little surprised there were no extension cords sticking out of that thing

Sep 28, 2015 05:54 AM

Debbie Laity

Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO

Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

That picture and your commentary got me laughing. It's amusing what we see in our jobs on some days.

Sep 28, 2015 06:30 AM

Andrea Swiedler

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT

Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Michael, LOL, like I haven't seen that before?!!!!??? We do see many a head scratcher out there, you probably see more than I do!

Sep 28, 2015 07:52 AM

Raymond E. Camp

Ontario, NY

Good evening Michael,

And when you asked to get it repaired by a licensed electrician with a receipt for the work they probably said there is nothing wrong.

Make yourself a great day.

Sep 28, 2015 08:11 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I see garage door openers plugged into extension cords and even workbench lights. I guess the owners don't know any better.

Sep 28, 2015 08:30 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN

Retired and loving life

Michael-As they say you can't make this stuff up. All in a days work.

Sep 28, 2015 09:52 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Lottie Kendall

Compass - San Francisco, CA

Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Scary stuff, Michael, and I'm sure you see way too much of it.

Sep 28, 2015 09:56 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807

HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ

Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Michael - It's pretty amazing what some people can come up with. They may be creative, but also can be a hazard, and very dangerous.

Sep 28, 2015 06:07 PM

Joe Petrowsky

Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT

Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Michael. I remember seeing the same thing in a house that we purchased to flip, along with other brainless ways the previous owner took risks that could have cause serious issues. The photo tells all you need to know, there could be more issues.

Sep 28, 2015 07:18 PM

Grant Schneider

Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY

Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Michael - I can't believe that one. I can't even see where that extension cord is leading.

Sep 28, 2015 10:27 PM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing your photograph. Another good reason to have a professional home inspection.

Sep 29, 2015 01:41 AM

Gary Coles (International Referrals)

Venture Realty International - Las Vegas, NV