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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A loose toilet can lead to leaks, which can damage the floor and create an unsafe environment. Better to make timely repairs now than big repairs later. One of the…
Spend an hour or two every six months to add years to your water heater's life. I was at a home inspection seminar, led by a plumber. There were about…
No. There are a few home maintenance tasks that are seasonal, such as storing snow shovels and tuning up the lawnmower in the spring. Fall is a good time to…
Are you ready to sell your house, and is it about to be inspected? Here is a checklist of items suggested to make the inspection (and therefore, sale) of your…