Something is missing on this 90 ° drain. The generous amount of silicone caulk ensured the drain would no longer leak. And that pesky rusted out metal P type trap was worthless anyway. The strange smell coming from the sink is only a minor nuisance compared to the constant leaking onto the base
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01/27/2010
Finding areas where one contractor installed their systems without regards to other areas is fairly common for all of us. Looking for these areas is part of our job. Most of the time it's a minor issue like a notched drawer to make room for a plumbing trap. Sometimes it can be a big no no like
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01/26/2010
Eyes, nose and ears are three senses most used during a home inspection. Early on I purchased a digital infrared thermometer to test ovens, water temperature and other applications so I didn't have to rely on touch. Recently I "stumbled" upon something I could not have seen as it was hid
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01/24/2010
This blog goes in line with my previous post. It's another perspective on the situation in Southeast Michigan. A recent question on Trulia Q & A section has still been on my mind days after I replied to it. The former home owner who asked the question was denied a short sale in which the lende
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01/18/2010
There used to be a time when I knew what to expect when I inspected a bank owned home. A couple years ago when I was interviewing a potential client for a Metro Detroit Home Inspection I would schedule extra time if they told me the home was bank owned. Often times these properties were in exce
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01/17/2010
Perimeter drainage systems are common in my area, Particularly when performing a Wayne County Home Inspection. This particular installation was found in a crawlspace and is an attempt by a homeowner to control moisture in the crawlspace. For the most part they purchased the correct materials but
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01/14/2010
Once in a while I see something that sort of jumps out at me. In this case I had to do a double take as I caught this out of the corner of my eye. The photograph to the left was taken in a recently finished basement during a Lambertville Michigan Home Inspection so I know the original builder mo
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01/05/2010
