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Structural inspectors aren't the only ones who can tell if you're living in a shitty home. Plumbers can do that too. Recently, a plumber who goes by the nickname Bfizzle shared just a fraction of all the weird stuff he has seen on the job (unfortunately, Verizon lost a bunch of photos when he changed phones), but it's clear that too many contractors simply don't care what they're building.

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Your Sewer Is Blocked

Your Sewer Is Blocked

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"I'm 27 and live in the greater Seattle area. Been a plumber for 2 years and an apprentice 3 years before that," Bfizzle told Bored Panda. "I'd say one of the most common reasons I get called is because a house has cheap plumbing. For example, if you buy a $50 toilet, you're going to have issues with it in the near future."

Even a leaky faucet can become a big deal. For example, if it drips just once per second, it still can waste more than 3,000 gallons of water per year.

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Candles Left On The Toilet Tank

Candles Left On The Toilet Tank

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"Another big thing is that home builders don't ever think ahead, I had to replace a shower valve yesterday and there was a fireplace behind it so the only way to access it was to smash the tile inside the shower," the plumber explained.

#3

In A Chinese Restaurant

In A Chinese Restaurant

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According to the professional, the easiest way to make sure your plumbing is in good condition is to make sure it's up to code. "The plumbing code exists for a reason, and just because an inspector passed off on it doesn't mean it is. Inspectors don't go in your crawl space and aren't really even tested on their code knowledge. A certified plumber will know."

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#4

Reach For It

Reach For It

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#5

I Guess It Works

I Guess It Works

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#6

What Did You Eat Sir?

What Did You Eat Sir?

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#7

Neat Tub Shower

Neat Tub Shower

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#8

Also Found Digging

Also Found Digging

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#9

Don't Like The Leak? Put A Cork In It

Don't Like The Leak? Put A Cork In It

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#10

The Day After Taco Bell

The Day After Taco Bell

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#11

Homeowner Did A Remodel, Needed To Downsize The Shower

Homeowner Did A Remodel, Needed To Downsize The Shower

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#12

A Repurposed Toilet

A Repurposed Toilet

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Id row
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is not that uncommon. Had a neighbor who did that. Another neighbor had a regular toilet on his lawn with a sign that said 'junk mail' on it.

Norma Williamson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you cannot afford a gravestone, it's better than nothing there. I think it looks good x

L McN
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, fill the bottom with dirt like this and disguise the rest and you have a great way to have good watering for the plants, keeping the dirt moist.

Stephanie Chapman
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My grandparents did this except the toilet bowl was included. It was a whole toilet with flowers out of the bowl and out of the toilet tank.

Rench
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's one of those where i live. They painted it blue. It's prominently displayed in their front yard.

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#13

Why Does My House Smell Like S**t?

Why Does My House Smell Like S**t?

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#14

Homeowner Fixed His Own Leak

Homeowner Fixed His Own Leak

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#15

This Is Why Your Faucets Have Low Flow

This Is Why Your Faucets Have Low Flow

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#16

Yet Another Handyman Special

Yet Another Handyman Special

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#17

Big Apprentice, Small Crawl Space

Big Apprentice, Small Crawl Space

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#18

That's Not How Grounding Works

That's Not How Grounding Works

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#19

Another Repurposed Toilet

Another Repurposed Toilet

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#20

The Handyman Special

The Handyman Special

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#21

Don't Flush Tampons

Don't Flush Tampons

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#22

How Not To Stop A Leak

How Not To Stop A Leak

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#23

No Words

No Words

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#24

This Is Why Your Kitchen Drain Backs Up

This Is Why Your Kitchen Drain Backs Up

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#25

An Old Water Heater

An Old Water Heater

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#26

That's Not How Venting Works

That's Not How Venting Works

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#27

Hose Bib Leaking? Slap Another Valve On!

Hose Bib Leaking? Slap Another Valve On!

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#28

How Not To Stop A Leak

How Not To Stop A Leak

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#29

Found Underground

Found Underground

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#30

That's One Way To Replace A Water Heater

That's One Way To Replace A Water Heater

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#31

A Homeowner Did His Own Bathroom

A Homeowner Did His Own Bathroom

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#32

50+ Year Old Water Heater

50+ Year Old Water Heater

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#33

A Valve On A Valve

A Valve On A Valve

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#34

Another Handyman Special

Another Handyman Special

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#35

Try Digging Through This

Try Digging Through This

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