Stupid Property Repairs #11

My previous posts have mostly been about one house that was particularly stupid. I have not seen one house that takes the entire cake, lately. Consequently, it has been a while since I posted any new pictures. So here is a montage from Saint Paul Homes to Apple Valley Townhomes.

They didn't want to change the door height, so they cut into the floor for the door.	This shelf is in the main traffic flow of the kitchen at 5 foot high!@
You can cook and do laundry in the same motion without moving you feet!	My electrician customer just about had a stroke when he saw this one!
Who needs tile when a little duct tape and plastic will do! Otherwise, nice tile!	Commercial bathroom garbage can on wall in basement bedroom. Why?
More pictures of caulk used as filler.	You think you have enough on there?

I love my job!

3 comments

#1MN MLSMarch 25, 2009, 8:29 pm

Scott, I was in a home today where they made the wall the dart board. It looks like they used a black magic marker to make three scoring rings. The very outer ring was 35 points, the middle ring was 80 points and the bulls eye was 100 points. And oh yes, it looked like there was plenty of adult beverage soiling the carpets too.

#2Scott FicekMarch 25, 2009, 8:30 pm

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LOL. I so want a picture of that one! Get me one or shoot me the address!

#3MN First Time Home Buyers ClassApril 3, 2009, 11:47 am

Just when I thought I had seen it all..

What the hell are these people thinking?!?!

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