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Photo of the Day - Bubba's Dilemma...

By TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

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

November 27, 2008 07:47 PM

Well, AS we all know, water flows downhill, or at least according to the laws of physics it should. However, there is but one prob... The ductwork lies between the kitchen sink and the main sewer line. No prob for OUR hero Bubba! Armed with nothing but a sawzall, two rolls of duct tape and a burning desire to succeed, (not to mention the problem solving skills of an Einstein); our fearless hero tackles what no mere mortal would even begin to conjure up in his wildest of dreams... Yeah Buddy!!!

Seein' is Believin'!!!

Mighty fancy tape job here!!!

As Ol' Bubba would say, "There is more than one way to skin a cat or work around ductwork..."

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Carol Swain

Keller Williams Real Estate - Langhorne, PA

Realtor, -www.swainsells.com- Bucks County, Pa

Hey now, that is an idea. However, I don't think it is suppose to be done that way.

Nov 27, 2008 11:43 PM

Jack Feldmann

Clayton Inspection Service, Inc. - Knoxville, TN

Well, it is better than what might have happened.

1. Just cut the duct and leave it open.

2. Just cut the waste pipe and let it drain where it is.

See? It's not as bad as it could have been.

Nov 28, 2008 12:19 AM

Sun City Grand Homes Surprise AZ Real Estate Leolinda Bowers Designated Broker Leolinda Realty

Leolinda Realty - Surprise, AZ

Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona

Michael, I sold one house that when inspected, the inspector found a bucket hanging from the trusses to catch the drip. We sometimes just need to shake our head with dismay.

Nov 28, 2008 12:30 AM

Mike Saunders

Retired - Athens, GA

Bubba appears to have gone to the McGyverf school of Rube Goldberg solutions.

Nov 28, 2008 12:43 AM

Charles Buell

Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA

Seattle Home Inspector

two rolls of duct tape and a too much whacky tobacky and old Bubba can get anything done.

Nov 28, 2008 12:45 AM

Mick Michaud

Distinctly Texas Lifestyle Properties, LLC Office:682/498-3107 - Granbury, TX

Your Texas Lifestyle is Here!

And this is a home-owner DIY I hope? Certainly not a licensed HVAC or plumber!

Gotta give 'em credit for creativity.

Maintains the right drop in the drain line so the water doesn't back up.

Actually, coaxial hvac/water lines just might have some "green" applications after all!

Nothing like a little southern engineering.

Nov 28, 2008 12:46 AM

Susie Blackmon

Ocala, FL

Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing

I guess you have to be a guy to get it!

Nov 28, 2008 12:57 AM

Robert Schwabe

Herron Real Estate - Orange Park, FL

Orange Park Real Estate

Michael - You know what they say if all else fails duct tape it.

Nov 28, 2008 01:00 AM

Franklin & Brentwood, TN Homes Mike Nastri

Keller Williams Realty - Franklin, TN

It matters to us as much as it matters to you.

Bubba done good work!

Nov 28, 2008 02:00 AM

Brian Lee Burke

Kenna Real Estate - Lone Tree, CO

Broker & Advising Expert-Kenna Luxury Real Estate

Gotta love that duck tape! I think he could have used at least 2 more rolls to pretty it up! ~Rita

Nov 28, 2008 03:07 AM

Lara O'Keefe

North Texas Home Finders - McKinney, TX

Michael, thank goodness those people paid for a 3rd party inspector or that would have been an unwelcomed surprize later!

Nov 28, 2008 03:25 AM

Jim & Maria Hart

Brand Name Real Estate - Charleston, SC

Charleston, SC Real Estate

What a hoot! That looks like something a whole lot of beer helped to create! You must have died laughing when you saw it.

Nov 28, 2008 04:06 AM

Bo Hussung

Bell Title /Triserv LLC - Nashvle, TN

Michael, this person is a genius. LOL

Nov 28, 2008 04:34 AM

Mike Montague

RE/MAX Crosstown Realty Inc - Barrie, ON

"Who Moves You?"

This guy must have served his apprentanceship under Red Green. Check out his "home addition in one weekend" project on my blog.

http://activerain.com/blogsview/811529/Build-an-affordable-guest-suite-in-one-weekend

Nov 28, 2008 05:18 AM

James Quarello

JRV Home Inspection Services, LLC - Wallingford, CT

Connecticut Home Inspector

A real classic example of too much duct and too little brains. You gotta love it!

Nov 28, 2008 05:56 AM

Harold "Hal" Place

A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL

Hi Michael,

That 100 mph tape has an untold amount of uses. Ole Bubba will yet deluge many other grand uses I am sure.

Nov 28, 2008 07:46 AM

Debbie DiFonzo

Debbie DiFonzo - United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri - Lebanon, MO

Lebanon MO and Buffalo Missouri Real Estate

Thank goodness for duct tape!

Michael - do you ever think you really have seen it all?

Nov 28, 2008 08:46 AM

Nancy Larson

I am a licensed referral agent in NJ - Hutchinson Island, FL

Now, I have something else to fix? You are killing me Michael.

Nov 28, 2008 08:55 AM

Kevin Corsa

H.I.S. Home Inspections (Summit, Stark Counties) - Canton, OH

H.I.S. Home Inspections, Stark & Summit County, OH Home Inspector

If your plumbing pipes are held in place by Scotch tape, duct tape, bubble gum, string, or a combination thereof.... you might be a redneck.

redneck plumbing

Dec 09, 2008 01:40 AM

Charles Buell

Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA

Seattle Home Inspector

Kevin, some say that brass to galvanized is supposed to be OK----looks like not in this case:)

Dec 09, 2008 01:44 AM

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