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This document provides several examples of unsafe and improper home repairs and installations. Some examples include using an automotive radiator attached to floor joists for home heating, replacing drain piping with an old car part, improper venting of gas appliances, and risky electrical work. Many of the suggestions involve recycling unusual items for purposes they were not intended for and ignore standard safety practices.
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This document provides a summary of various "handyman" projects and ideas, many of which are unsafe or violate building codes. The summaries suggest using makeshift or jerry-rigged solutions for plumbing, electrical work, HVAC systems, and other repairs instead of proper materials and techniques. Warnings are given that the owner is not responsible for any issues that arise from following the suggestions.
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The document describes various home inspection findings that show unsafe or improper installation of home systems and components. Examples include using a radiator and pipes from unknown sources for home heating, locating a light switch inside a shower, securing a support beam with nails, and making ducting and plumbing repairs with duct tape and garbage can lids. In each case, the homeowner attempted a DIY solution that failed to meet standard safety and construction practices.
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You can also have a plumber use a special expensive Muck-vac tool. Dissolving the sediment is another option. Also, if you have an electric water heater, you can use a shopvac to suck the sediment out through the lower heating element. The how-to of these approaches is just below this sentence.
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This document provides a summary of various "handyman" projects and ideas, many of which are unsafe or violate building codes. The summaries suggest using makeshift or jerry-rigged solutions for plumbing, electrical work, HVAC systems, and other repairs instead of proper materials and techniques. Warnings are given that the owner is not responsible for any issues that arise from following the suggestions.
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The document describes various home inspection findings that show unsafe or improper installation of home systems and components. Examples include using a radiator and pipes from unknown sources for home heating, locating a light switch inside a shower, securing a support beam with nails, and making ducting and plumbing repairs with duct tape and garbage can lids. In each case, the homeowner attempted a DIY solution that failed to meet standard safety and construction practices.
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1. Sealing air leaks around windows, doors, pipes, and foundations can save 5-30% on energy bills according to the Department of Energy.
2. Fixing water leaks from faucets or pipes can save on water bills and prevent mold. Even small leaks of just a few gallons per day can add up over time.
3. Programmable thermostats can save the average family $150 per year on heating and cooling costs according to the EPA by maintaining consistent temperatures and automatically adjusting settings overnight.
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1. Sealing air leaks around windows, doors, pipes, and foundations can save 5-30% on energy bills according to the Department of Energy. Caulk and weatherstripping can be used to seal cracks.
2. Fixing water leaks from faucets or pipes can save on water bills and prevent mold. Even small leaks of 3 gallons per day can add up over time.
3. Programmable thermostats save $150 per year on energy bills according to the EPA by maintaining consistent temperatures when homes are occupied and turning down the heat when empty.
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1. Sealing air leaks around windows, doors, pipes, and foundations can save 5-30% on energy bills according to the Department of Energy. Caulk and weatherstripping can be used to seal cracks.
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- 2. This is a bathroom outlet. Some people believe in those Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters. But they just take up a lot of space and cost too much!
- 3. That’s an automotive radiator and hose attached to the floor joists with hot water piped to it.
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- 9. CPVC pipe touching the flue pipe? The fix? Slip some cardboard between the warm flue pipe and melt-able plastic!
- 10. Like lots of light when taking a shower? Add an ‘open’ light fixture on the ceiling. It’s also handy to have the light switch close by.
- 11. FOILED! Cheaper than buying another section. This section of water heater flue pipe is made entirely out of aluminum foil.
- 12. Rain gutter capped on both ends? Shouldn’t you have at least one downspout??
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- 18. This might not be the best way to shim between the support post and the beam.
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- 21. . If you’re not going to build your chimney above your roof line, be sure to fireproof the siding with a metallic paint.
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