Home Inspector Nightmares: Vol. 8
Updated: May 19, 2023
In this installment of home inspector nightmares, you’ll be amazed by how much ceiling fan blades can droop. Plus, as usual, more stupid ways to use duct tape!
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Duct Tape Wall
This tile was undoubtedly installed over greenboard instead of cement board and is completely falling apart. Regrouting isn't an option.
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Hubcap Flue Cap
Well that's one way to keep the rain away from your furnace. But there are official rain caps that you can buy at the home center.
Photo: Courtesy of Structure Tech
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Extension Cord-Powered Circuit
We think the idea here is to plug in an extension cord and use it to fire up another circuit. Maybe it’d be a little better to simply add another circuit.
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The More the Merrier!
Stacking more cheap filters doesn't add up to higher efficiency filtration. Best to buy the filter that fits your furnace.
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Find the Fuel Oil Tanks in this Picture
If you're painting metal, do the prep work the right way. That way your artwork will stand the test of time.
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Watch Your Head!
Nothing wrong here, really. Go here for some more storage tips.
Photo: Courtesy of Structure Tech
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Hardhat Area
It's never a good idea to hang a ceiling fan from electrical cable only. They make ceiling fan braces that make the job safe and easy.
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Wayne Gretzky's Boyhood Home
So you take a hockey puck and hold it in place while you foam it in. Brilliant! There are better ways to repair and replace soffit…
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Salvador Dali’s Ceiling Fan
We think it got very hot for a very long time here and the plastic blades sagged. There’s no fix'n it. Time to install a new ceiling fan.
Photo: Courtesy of Structure Tech
