Pineapple Express: Someone Is Wrong on the Internet?

[Alzrius]

Goodness, was that post written by comicbook guy from The Simpsons?

Worst post ever.

 

[trappedslider]

Why you gotta call me out like this lol?

Speaking of calling people out, I found a way for you to make money as a side hustle

I honestly think some posters would make some nice side cash by hosting either a yt or podcast on why old media isn't as good as you thought it was. You pick a decade or year and pick hit tv shows or movies then point out everything that was considered "okay" for the time but now would be called out.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

All the hot tubs, balconies, bay windows, and above-garage playrooms do not equal adequate wiring, insulation, foundation, furnace, roof, and other basics.

Truth!

We knew we were going to need an above average electrical system when we built our house, and tried to get it upgraded during construction, like the safety rails for the bathrooms. And like the safety rails in the bathrooms, that didn’t happen, and we had to add a second electrical box a few years later.

 

[Ulorian - Agent of Chaos]

As in many places literally anyone can hang out a shingle and call themselves a "home inspector", with zero qualifications, that's why I added the "quality" limiter.

The true in my area as well. One of my areas of interest is building science. I've purchased a few homes over my lifetime, and some of the feedback I've gotten from home inspectors is of the WTF variety. Aside: in my area, and I'm sure in many places, making an offer on a home conditional on a home inspection is a common backdoor for getting out of a purchase offer if one gets cold feet (or if, you know, the home inspection actually turns up a serious issue!).

I've conducted many home inspections myself (always for friends or acquaintances, never for money... cause it's fun). Buying a home is scary, and there are real issues that a home can have that should steer you away from a purchase. However, these are quite rare. However, however, you don't want to be on the business end of a real issue.

Here's what you should do if you are at this step in a home purchase: don't hire a home inspector. Hire instead an experienced and trustworthy: plumber, electrician, carpenter, and HVAC expert. For each, buy an hour of their time. Should be roughly the cost of the home inspection in the first place (at least it would be in my area). In your conditional offer, call it a home inspection though (because that is what it is).

A home inspector is often a retired tradesman (i.e. a carpenter, electrician, etc.). Probably an expert... in their area of expertise. Having said that, I have dealt with some inspectors who know what they're about, and holistically understand home construction principles i.e. building science.

Unless you super duper, pinky swear, know your home inspector is one of these divine beings, though, go the route I've suggested. Get experts to evaluate the biggest purchase of your life. I don't care how cute that breakfast nook looks. The bones matter, and if you ignore that, you will be sad. You're welcome.

 

[CleverNickName]

It's a cold and rainy night and my insomnia is in full swing, so I decided to make myself a hot toddy. I was halfway through assembling it in my favorite mug when I noticed that we were out of honey. Undeterred, I substituted a few tablespoons of sweet mead for that spoonful of honey and let me tell ya: I don't think I can go back.

Thanks everyone, for your advice on home ownership. It's looking more and more likely--we were approved for the loan today.

 

[Ruin Explorer]

Speaking of calling people out, I found a way for you to make money as a side hustle

Honestly I could make that podcast, that's not a terrible suggestion lol. Just need two other good co-hosts (all the best podcasts have three hosts most of the time).

 

[trappedslider]

Honestly I could make that podcast, that's not a terrible suggestion lol. Just need two other good co-hosts (all the best podcasts have three hosts most of the time).

you could even use your walls of text from here as material for the 1st episode

 

[Snarf Zagyg]

I think it was Malthus who first remarked about the inevitability of things.

Then again, I'm pretty sure that Engels replied, "You are wrong, yo momma smells bad, and your reasoning is as poor as you claim the population to be." #FIRST11!!!! #PWNED #TOOLOFOPPRESION

 

[Snarf Zagyg]

Reading that trainwreck thread reminded me ....


Mama Snarf always used to say to me when I was a wee little Snarfling, "People are like oysters. I hate 'em. Now, get me a gallon of whisky and some laudanum, boy, or I'll give you something to cry about at kindergarten."

 

[RealAlHazred]

I don't consider myself a "home inspector." I'm more of a "home judger" -- you better believe I am judging your taste in homes!