THE WILDEST THINGS FOUND DURING HOME INSPECTIONS
YOU NEVER KNOW UNTIL YOU LOOK
A COLONIZED PLUMBING VENT Home inspection requires getting up on the roof to check for damage,
If you’re reading this newsletter, you already know how crucial it is to perform a thorough home inspection before any real estate transaction. Every inspection is different, but common problems like mold, water damage, and outdated electrical systems show up frequently. Once in a while, though, inspectors encounter something truly bizarre. Here are a few of the wildest discoveries. FRIED RODENTS Checking the condition of the furnace is an essential part of the inspection process. Frequently, we find less-than-ideal wiring or a system in need of a total revamp. One inspector in Nashville found something much more alarming. Inside the furnace of an otherwise spotless home was a veritable menagerie of electrocuted animals, including bats, squirrels, and mice. UNCONVENTIONAL AWNING SUPPORTS Sometimes, DIY homeowners bite off a little more than they can chew. That was definitely the case for one Long Island resident who thought it was a good idea to support their front door awning with a pair of decades-old crutches. Hey, they work for humans, so why wouldn’t they work for an awning? Needless to say, we don’t think this design choice will show up on Pinterest boards anytime soon.
hazards, and other concerns. This portion of the inspection includes checking the plumbing
vent stack for any obstructions. One inspector in Maryland, probably expecting to find no more than a little debris, instead met a massive hornets’ nest. That stings!
UNEXPECTED GUESTS While this wasn’t a case of a found object, it was certainly not a run-of-the-mill inspection. While inspecting a home in Chicago for carbon monoxide, an inspector heard a rumble at the door. Within seconds, a handful of agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives had burst through the door and arrested the homeowner. Turns out, the carbon monoxide levels were indeed high, but we’re guessing that wasn’t the homeowner’s primary concern ...
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PALEO BALSAMIC PORK CHOPS
INGREDIENTS
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4 boneless pork chops 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons raw honey 2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
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Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Ingredients:
DIRECTIONS
6. Brush chops with half of glaze and transfer to oven. 7. Roast 6–8 minutes. 8. Remove from oven and brush
1. Heat oven to 400 F. 2. Generously season pork chops with salt and pepper. 3. In a saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, red pepper flakes, and thyme. 4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer gently for 5–6 minutes. 5. On high heat in an oven-safe sauté pan or skillet, sear the pork chops for 1–2 minutes on each side.
with another coat of glaze. Let cool 5–10 minutes and serve.
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Directions:
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