Overgrown Chimney | Home Inspection Nightmares | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape designer Jenn Nawada, and mason Mark McCullough look at more Home Inspection Nightmares
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1. Jenn starts with a chimney that’s been completely taken over by vines. Submitted by Paul in Arizona.
2. Tom has one that Richard will definitely appreciate. It’s a baseboard radiator installed directly in front of a door. He also points out that the deck behind it looks terrible too. Submitted by Lawrence in Pennsylvania.
3. Richard shows ductwork that’s being held up with a pair of jeans. Submitted by Tom in New York.
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Expert assistance with this segment was provided by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) (/).
About Home Inspection Nightmares:
This Old House’s host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape designer Jenn Nawada, and mason Mark McCullough take a look at some of the unbelievable images home inspectors have submitted. From a chimney in desperate need of a "haircut" to ductwork that was repaired with a pair of jeans (seriously!), you've got to see these cautionary tales.
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Homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions for us on smaller projects, and we're ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by our viewers—and we make house calls! Ask This Old House features some familiar faces from This Old House, including Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook.
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