I. The lamp caught my eye. It’s tentacles remained rigid, but the ends of this Medusa-like creature were broken, burned out, or missing. At one time, I’m sure this lamp provided many happy hours of nocturnal illumination. Now, it rests … Continue reading
Thank you to everyone who watched DuAll’s Trashout Heroes on Nat Geo’s Taboo last night. The show was a hit. On a personal level, I’m proud that the kind of work we do was so fairly showcased last night. There … Continue reading
If you’re itching for a sneak preview to this Sunday’s show, here it is:
Dirty Dave can hardly sit still in his soiled britches. This Sunday our Sultan of Filth will be featured on Nat Geo’s program Taboo. The episode, which will air at 10ET/9Central, carries this description on Taboo’s website: Taboo: Nasty Jobs … Continue reading
Sometimes it’s hard to see beyond the trash. There are so many elements of failure in the foreclosed homes that we clean up that the human element gets lost. A trashout worker can get jaded by rooms filled with garbage, … Continue reading
Hand-painting seems to be popular again. The reference to “The Shining” is good for someone wandering around in a vacant home, I question their assertion that the south will rise again. It may, but I doubt it will extend all … Continue reading
Here it is: the tallest building between Seattle and Minneapolis. This is the Bank of America Financial Center, and it stretches 22 stories and 288 feet skyward. It’s a small feat, as Minneapolis has at least 37 buildings taller than … Continue reading
Part of what I enjoy about photographing the foreclosures that we work in is that I feel like I’m experiencing a piece of America that is very much real, but often hidden from everyday life. But America’s vast landscapes, varied … Continue reading
This mildly frightening clown head was the first thing looking at me when I went down the stairs into the basement. How long had he been sitting there, with his shattered ear and dully bemused expression? I wonder what sentiments … Continue reading
A few days ago, I snapped a picture of this tree-face because I found it so strange. The rest of the property had been used as a junk/antique shop, so it shouldn’t have surprised me that the occupants had decided … Continue reading
