to work.
The experience was frustrating because the source of the odor was apparently nearby, yet impossible to locate.
Looking Beyond the Surface
Eventually, he began considering places that normally wouldn’t be part of a routine home inspection.
The walls were one possibility.
Although opening a wall is not something most homeowners would do without a good reason, the persistent smell had become difficult to explain. After further investigation, a section of drywall was opened.
What they discovered provided the missing answer.
Animal remains had become trapped inside the wall cavity, where they had gradually decomposed in an enclosed space.
Suddenly, the mysterious odor made sense.
How Can Something End Up Inside a Wall?
Small animals can sometimes enter buildings through surprisingly small openings.
Gaps around roofs, vents, pipes, foundations, or other parts of a building can provide access. Once inside, an animal may move into areas that are difficult
