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Reuben Saltzman

Converting Two-Prong Outlets

A common question I get about older homes is whether two-prong outlets can safely be changed over to three-prong outlets.  Most home buyers today don’t want to be stuck with...
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Inspections, Permits, and Other Public Property Information

While real estate web sites give the most important information about homes for potential buyers, there are many other free, easy to use web sites that can give you additional...
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Combustion Air

Everyone knows that oxygen is required for a fire, right?  So where does the oxygen come from for your furnace, gas water heater, fireplace, and other fuel-burning appliances?  Typically, this...
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Insulation Blankets For Water Heaters

If you own a newer water heater, you don’t need an insulation blanket.  Many generations of water heaters ago, insulation blankets helped to retain some of the heat that water...
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Preparing Your House For The Inspection

Home inspections can be a major source of stress for people selling their homes.  If you’re selling your home and want to make your inspection go better, the easiest and...
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Natural Gas Information You Won’t Hear Anywhere Else

On Sunday, September 21st, a gas explosion demolished a vacant fourplex in north Minneapolis.  This was the second north Minneapolis home to have this happen since March.  I’ll go out...
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Townhouse Inspections

If you’re buying a townhouse, have the common areas inspected; not just the inside of the home.  We always quote the same price to inspect a townhouse as a single...
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Should I Cover My Air conditioner?

We all have that meticulous neighbor that gets out the fancy air conditioner cover in the fall and wraps up the compressor unit on their air conditioner.  Is this really...
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