Most old houses in Minneapolis and Saint Paul have masonry chimneys. Some of them serve wood-burning fireplaces, but many of them only serve as a chaseway for a gas appliance...Read More
You just had your roof covering replaced, and you paid a permit fee to the city to have your roof inspected. What exactly does the city do for this fee?...Read More
This training video shows how to use a moisture meter, both in pin probe mode and scan mode. The moisture meter I used for this video is a 2nd-generation Protimeter...Read More
A powervent water heater uses a fan to get the exhaust gases out of the home. They’re great because there’s almost zero possibility of backdrafting, a common problem with natural...Read More
If you have a problem with frost in your attic, you’re not alone. With the recent cold snap of weather here in Minnesota, I’ve talked to many contractors who are...Read More
Joist hangers are metal brackets that support deck joists. It’s almost impossible to build a deck without them, and there is a ton of stuff that can go wrong with...Read More
A home maintenance inspection is essentially the same as a standard home inspection, but the inspection is done for the current owner. Most of these homeowners have been in their...Read More
Happy New Year! I’m delighted to share our Top 20 Home Inspection Photos. I’ve been compiling our top photos of the year since 2011, meticulously pouring over all of the...Read More
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