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Home Inspection Nightmares | Spaghetti Wires

Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape designer Jenn Nawada, and master electrician Heath Eastman share more home inspection nightmares

by Kevin O'Connor, Host; Tom Silva; Richard Trethewey; Jenn Nawada, Landscape Contractor and Heath Eastman

Steps:

  1. Heath shows a junction box with too many splices inside of it.
  2. Jenn shows a hose spigot that has several different hose connections for a “built in” irrigation system.
  3. Tom shows a slate roof that was repaired with duct tape.
  4. Richard shares a bathtub that’s floor was completely covered in duct tape to prevent a leak.

Resources:
Expert assistance with this segment was provided by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI).

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