One of our previous speakers at the TapRooT® Summit (George Burk) sent me these pictures.

Yes – these are real.

They should make you laugh or make you cry.

What to do when you don’t have a switch handy.


Too many fittings cluttering up your toolbox? Here’s an idea…

Flashing … Who needs flashing!

I know it calls for bolts, but all I have is my nail gun.

Innovation … plumbing vents, dryer vents, and bathroom fans, all in one roof outlet!


A whole house fan on the cheap…

When you run short of junction boxes … Use cigar boxes!

It’s alive! Or did the plumber just go nuts?

What happens when a plumber decides a floor joist isn’t really needed.

Combination breaker box and handy storage locker. Anyone ever heard of Housekeeping NI?

Running short of outlet boxes for your HVAC? A nike box is a great substitute!

What could possibly go wrong here?

Maybe this is a better idea?

More innovation … dryer vent/waterheater flu combo …

Running low on junction boxes again. Let’s use a tin of Copenhagen!

Need an exemption for the cover on this junction box…

OK – try this…

Another innovative electrical installation…

And a true innovation … A toilet paper holder in the shower with a handy outlet for electrical appliances! This family really multi-tasks!

If you thought any of these looked like a good idea … It’s time for remedial safety training.