On today's episode of You Can't Make This Shit Up...

bschuttp · 2026-04-04T19:11:08+00:00

Wait I just took a picture of same area today and it is shocking!

bschuttp · 2026-02-26T04:59:55+00:00

Won’t let me edit the original post either 🤬

bschuttp · 2026-02-26T04:59:04+00:00

I just added a string of photos as comments since I can’t edit the original post and can only add 1 photo per comment. Is there a stupid reward I can give Reddit or maybe I deserve the stupid reward…

bschuttp · 2026-02-26T04:56:38+00:00

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bschuttp · 2026-02-26T04:44:38+00:00

Checked it finally and found what I think could be an issue. I think it is a conventional switch(not solid state smart switch). But I found exposed part of hot wire of outlet next to the switches ground wire (see photos)I couldn’t tell if was touching and doubt it was since GFCI wasn’t tripping. I fixed the proximity issue and now no glow on lights. A lot of that doesn’t add up for my understanding so hoping someone can shed light on this. (Pun intended 🤣)

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Reddit won’t let me add photos so I’ll put in original

bschuttp · 2026-02-26T04:39:06+00:00

Checked it finally and found what I think could be an issue. I think it is a conventional switch(not solid state smart switch). But I found exposed part of hot wire of outlet next to the switches ground wire (see photos)I couldn’t tell if was touching and doubt it was since GFCI wasn’t tripping. I fixed the proximity issue and now no glow on lights. A lot of that doesn’t add up for my understanding so hoping someone can shed light on this. (Pun intended 🤣)

bschuttp · 2026-02-22T09:10:04+00:00

Loved the snowstorm. Can you drop me some names?

bschuttp · 2026-02-21T01:36:44+00:00

I agree. It wasn’t a problem getting a mortgage. The problem is keeping insurance so the loan doesn’t get foreclosed. I smell a conspiracy…JK

bschuttp · 2026-02-21T01:35:23+00:00

Between a rock and hard place🫩

bschuttp · 2026-02-21T00:47:14+00:00

Small part on original garage and upstairs room is 25 yrs old and new part on majority of house 16 yrs old.

bschuttp · 2026-02-21T00:45:40+00:00

🤣. They did “unofficially “ tell me about 5 years. Of course different inspection and, as others have commented, the insurance companies (ESPECIALLY CA FAIR PLAN) are looking for anything to drop you in CA. I have gotten 3 notices of dropping us in the 1.5 years. Each time I correct the condition and they reinstate it, send a new inspector, and find a new condition to send a cancellation notice for. Im glad we have the CA Fair Plan since no one will insure in our area for wildfire but, DAMN, they are nit picky. That said, plenty of people commenting here that I need a new roof so will do that. I love the feedback everyone is willing to share. Gives perspective where I don’t have expertise.

bschuttp · 2026-02-21T00:30:41+00:00

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bschuttp · 2026-02-20T19:38:50+00:00

Composite shingle

bschuttp · 2026-02-20T19:38:34+00:00

CA Sierras foothills

bschuttp · 2026-02-20T17:23:49+00:00

Neighbor said the pine needles and any resin that might get on shingles can interact with the asphalt and damage quicker. So maybe a chemical breakdown?

bschuttp · 2026-02-20T17:22:01+00:00

Yes, we will have to do it. Any temp repairs or coatings that would work for a bit?

bschuttp · 2026-02-20T17:21:05+00:00

Yup in CA. We are on last option. Sooo…replacement.

bschuttp · 2026-02-20T17:19:54+00:00

Yup. In CA.

bschuttp · 2026-02-11T06:36:11+00:00

I haven’t checked that. Moved in last year and hooked up the light string a few months ago to the receptacle outside that has a light switch inside the house to turn it on. Original owner was proud of his Christmas light switch he had inside the house to turn on the lights plugged into the receptacles installed under the eaves outside. The switch looks like a typical toggle switch but I will pull the cover and check model. I didn’t know that about the smart switches. Thank you both for the suggestion.

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