Garage Door Maintenance
Here's how a few hours of work once a year can increase safety and save money At least twice a year, test the safety features. Start by placing a 2x4…
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May 25, 2023
Sump pump installation issues
Don't make it harder for your sump pump to do it's job The flexible tube laying on the ground is of particular concern, as it could easily fill with ice.…
May 19, 2023
Asbestos in the home
As a home inspector, I'm not qualified to positively identify asbestos. So when I see what looks like asbestos, I always say the same thing; "Portions of the metal ductwork…
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April 28, 2023
9″ X 9″ Tiles
"99% of 9 X 9 tiles have asbestos!" If your house was built (or remodeled) in the 1950's through the 1980's, there is a very good chance that asbestos was…
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April 28, 2023
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Carbon Monoxide Alarms Save Lives CO alarms are required to be installed on every floor and within 10 feet of every sleeping room. There cannot be a flight of stairs…
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April 13, 2023
Carbon Monoxide and Hormesis: Huh?
I was talking to a customer about the importance of CO detectors in the home. "Oh!" she said, "I know all about that!" She shared the story of her sister's…
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April 13, 2023
Do we really need roof vents?
The short answer is yes. Roof vents are a necessary component of a healthy home. All attics require proper ventilation, no matter the season. There is a phrase among today's…
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April 11, 2023
Winter Ice Dams
As a home inspector in the Twin Cities, Mn area, I get a lot of questions about ice dams. Ice dams can cause dangerous icicles, and cause damage to the…
April 10, 2023
Reducing high radon levels is not hard. Having lung cancer is.
Smokers choose to smoke, despite knowing the risks. Nobody chooses to live in a building with high radon levels; most are unaware of the risks. Radon is real. It's also…
April 10, 2023
Asphalt driveway maintenance
As a home inspector in the Twin Cities area, I usually see an issue or two with asphalt driveways. While no driveway will last forever, a few actions at…
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April 10, 2023