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Article created by: Gabija Palšytė

When homeowners try to save money and trust their know-it-all uncle to fix the cracked floors, they're just inviting trouble. Fortunately, structural inspectors are the ones who notice all the little details when they enter other people's houses. From stairs without handrails to faulty foundations and skeletons in the basement, they find every secret that sellers try so hard to hide.

Take it from this Boston area home inspector who created his own Instagram account just to show you some of the funniest and unbelievable things he's come across during check-ups over the past 25 years.

Bored Panda has collected some of the best photos that will make you feel glad that's not your house. So scroll down, upvote your favorite bizarre finds and make sure to check out Part 1 of this post right here.

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Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong Here!

Wall-mounted bathroom heater near a striped shower curtain spotted by Boston home inspectors during inspections.

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    No Worries About Covid Washing Your Hands At This House!

    Hand holding a thermometer measuring extremely hot water temperature at a modern bathroom sink during home inspection.

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    Masks Aren’t Saving You From This..yuck!

    Extremely dirty and clogged air filters found by Boston home inspectors during a surprising home inspection.

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    Mother-In-Law Door!

    Red exterior of a house with garage doors and a second-floor door leading to nowhere, found by Boston home inspectors.

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    When You Want To Share Your Experiences With Other!

    Outdoor shower installation on a rooftop with city buildings in the background found by Boston home inspectors.

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    John Glunk
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's outside, next to the pool. It's acceptable to shower off before and after you go into the pool. If seeing me in the shower in my bathing suit upsets you...well, actually, it might scare the bejeesus out if you!

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    #6

    The New Green Gutter!

    Plants growing from debris on a Boston home roof edge during an inspection revealing surprising findings.

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    No...i Said It Was The Black Wire!

    Tangled and disorganized network cables inside a residential panel, captured by Boston home inspectors during their work.

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    #8

    Measure Once!

    Modern residential building exterior with multiple balconies, showcasing common findings by Boston home inspectors.

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    #9

    "Okay Move Along, Move Along People, There's Nothing To See Here!" Only 46 Air Fresheners In The House!

    Multiple air fresheners and moisture absorbers collected on a kitchen countertop by Boston home inspectors during an inspection.

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    #10

    Not What I Was Expecting?

    Closet door opened to reveal missing interior wall with exposed insulation found by Boston home inspectors.

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    Shower With A View!

    Bathroom shower with glass door and white subway tiles, a surprising find by Boston home inspectors during their work.

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    Close!

    Narrow gap between two doors with mismatched handles, showcasing a surprising home inspection finding in a Boston house.

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    #13

    Snap! Crackle! & Crunch!

    Wooden deck boards with visible cracks and water damage found by Boston home inspectors during their inspection work.

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    Riding The Waves To The Bathroom...

    Wooden floor with visible uneven planks in a hallway during a Boston home inspection revealing surprising conditions

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    Interesting!

    Window filled with insulation and wooden supports inside a house exterior, a surprising find by Boston home inspectors.

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    Got A Light?

    Living room with unusual ceiling lights and large windows, part of surprising findings by Boston home inspectors.

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    #17

    Remember To Clean Your Shower Drain

    Boston home inspectors uncover clogged shower drain with a large accumulation of hair and debris during inspection.

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    Shortcut!

    Staircase with wood stairs and carpet strips, showing unusual design found by Boston home inspectors during inspections.

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    #19

    Just A Tad More!

    Wooden deck supported by a single precarious board over a waterproof surface, a surprising home inspector finding.

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    #20

    When One Is Not Enough!

    Door with two doorknobs installed incorrectly side by side, a surprising find by Boston home inspectors during their work.

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    Just Hanging Around!

    Basement room with stacked chairs, wine rack, bicycle, and a skeleton figure found by Boston home inspectors.

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    …and It’s Not Even Raining!

    Water leaking from upper roof near dormer on brick house captured by Boston home inspectors during inspection.

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    We’ll At Least It’s Not A Plumbers Crack!

    Concrete pillar with rust stains and a large crack discovered by Boston home inspectors during their work.

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    #24

    Who Hide The Heinz?

    Home inspector discovery of a hidden beer bottle inside a ventilation fan during a Boston home inspection.

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    Now This Is A Skinny House!

    Narrow Boston home with flower boxes between two brick buildings discovered by home inspectors during their work.

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    Just Cut The Deck Posts To Make Your Patio Bigger!

    Wooden deck and staircase with structural issues circled, showing surprising findings by Boston home inspectors during inspections.

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    So Close!

    Damaged lattice fence at the base of a home, showcasing a surprising find during a Boston home inspection.

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    Timber!

    Basement entrance with garden tools, hose, and sloped lawn showing a typical scene for Boston home inspectors.

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    #29

    Nothing Says Happy Mother’s Day Better Than A Whirlpool Bath!

    Bathtub filled with murky brown water as a surprising find by Boston home inspectors during their work.

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    Gilligan’s Deck!

    Worn wooden deck swing precariously secured on a rooftop deck captured by Boston home inspectors.

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    Good Thing They Have Backup!

    Ceiling fan with damaged blades and a box fan in an attic showing surprising things found by Boston home inspectors.

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    7 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't be upset -- it happens to every ma— uh, *fan*...

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    #32

    Kitchen Sink With A Little Lip!

    Glass of water placed upside down in a kitchen sink, showcasing surprising finds by Boston home inspectors during inspections.

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    Painting Over The Termites Makes Them Go Away...

    Worn and damaged siding on a home exterior showing issues discovered by Boston home inspectors.

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    But The City Permits Were Signed Off…

    Water flowing incorrectly from bathroom faucet revealing plumbing issue found by Boston home inspectors during inspection.

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    Live And Still Working Perfectly Fine!

    Old electrical fuse box with exposed wiring and handwritten notes inside the panel found by Boston home inspectors.

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    Just Why?

    Empty room with unusual wooden bars attached to walls, a boarded window, and green carpet, surprising find by Boston home inspectors.

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    Almost!

    Wooden support beam with an improvised wooden wedge on a rooftop, found by Boston home inspectors during inspection.

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    You Need A Home Inspection So Your First Load Isn’t All Over The Place!

    Washer drain hose not connected, a surprising finding by Boston home inspectors during inspections in tight laundry spaces.




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