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Old 2/4/11, 11:49 AM
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Default Funny PICs from a do-it-yourselfer.

LOL!
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Old 2/4/11, 11:54 AM
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I can spot the defects a mile away!

#1 no handrail

#2 Jack too close to the switches

#3 no aerator in the spigots!

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Old 2/4/11, 2:34 PM
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Default Re: Funny PICs from a do-it-yourselfer.

A few more -

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Greg, these are classic!

"Now boarding at Gate One..."

Too many thinks wrong in the shower to stop laughing.

That didn't look like an original "Ford" door latch. I'm guessing its aftermarket.



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Old 2/4/11, 3:25 PM
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Default Re: Funny PICs from a do-it-yourselfer.

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Love the last pic! First isn't bad either....... and RIP for the second guy!
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Old 2/4/11, 4:00 PM
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Love the last pic! First isn't bad either....... and RIP for the second guy!
That second one is a heated RV shower head.



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That second one is a heated RV shower head.
Suppose it's still safe after being re-installed by a real homeowner "electrician"?
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Old 2/4/11, 7:45 PM
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Good use for an "Inorganic Chemistry" text!
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Suppose it's still safe after being re-installed by a real homeowner "electrician"?
Not much different than water heater if you think about it.

I don't think you will find a CSA or UL mark on these.



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Pallets have open risers and lack a rail... the others are "functional"



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From today

Fail!


Yes the trusses are running through the chimney
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