U.S. Inspect ~ Home Inspection Blog

Answer: Non Acceptable Drain Line - "Duct tape is like the Force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together!" Well, that may be the impression of at least one homeowner. While admitting that duct tape was a great invention, it's all too frequently used as a short-cut s...

  Answer: Electrical Hazard The inspector's submission of this photo noted: "The person who wrote this wanted to make sure the next person who worked on the furnace didn’t make the mistake of thinking the white wire was neutral and touching it while it was hot!” This was an interesting comment. O...

  Answer: Potential Fire Hazard   The inspector who took this picture remarked, "I removed the cover and found many paper tags. The buyer said the tags were "cool" because they labeled the circuits. I then explained the extreme fire hazard. The buyer's gasp was heard down the street." No home ins...

Wow! Looks like someone reeeally doesn't want to have to clean the oven? Or perhaps, there is something going on underneath that foil?? Either way, while maybe a bit humorous at first, this should be a big red flag for any home inspector. Why? There's a bigger picture. The foil itself is not the...