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Who knew home inspections came with a side of paranormal activity? 👻
I was scanning for heat loss and nearly lost my mind when this "entity" appeared in the hallway. Turns out, the only thing haunting this house is… me. Always check your mirrors, folks! https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8QapxUg/ https://youtube.com/shorts/ya4DDoSjt-Q?si=CpJoLTHMa2xSfQ3- #HomeInspectorLife #InfraredCamera #JumpScare #GhostHunting #WorkHazards
Cid Herlein
22 hours ago1 min read
Horizontal Railing.. 🚩
It looks modern, but it’s a ladder in disguise. 👶🚫 Horizontal railings are a common safety defect I find during inspections. While they’re popular in "modern farmhouse" or "industrial" designs, they pose a serious fall risk for children. If you're buying a home or renovating, stick to vertical balusters to keep the climbing at the playground, not the staircase! https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZThsceAp1/ https://youtube.com/shorts/RLo2m201lfM?si=r4RQv_lAX5x3Gxsg Questions about
Cid Herlein
7 days ago1 min read
🛁 DIY or DI-Why? 🛠️
I’ve seen some "creative" home improvements in my time, but this one really takes the cake (and the wood rot). In today’s episode of "What were they thinking?" we have: The Custom Step-In: Why buy a walk-in tub when you have a saw and a dream? 🪚 The Interior Trim: Nothing says "waterproof" like… checks notes… decorative wood inside the shower. 🪵💦 Pro-tip: If your bathroom looks like a deck, you’re going to have a bad time. Wood and water are not exactly best friends—un
Cid Herlein
Feb 241 min read
When the paint sprayer gets a mind of its own... 🎨🤔
They say a fresh coat of paint adds value, but I don’t think they meant painting the light switches, the window tracks, and the hinges shut. If it stayed still for more than five seconds, it got "the treatment." Nothing says "I’m hiding something" or "I just didn’t feel like masking" quite like a monochromatic nightmare. Checklist for the DIYers out there: Tape is your friend. Hardware is not a canvas. Windows are meant to, you know... open. https://youtube.com/shorts/yH
Cid Herlein
Feb 211 min read
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