I received a phone call from a home seller last week complaining I killed the deal on his house. I inspected his home for the new buyers, and they decided...Read More
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that in 1998, there were 15,600 fires related to clothes dryers. These fires caused 20 deaths and 370 injuries. Dryer ducts are one...Read More
Why are people scared of fuses? Many people think that fuses are unsafe, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. A properly installed fuse is just as safe as...Read More
Carbon monoxide alarms have been required in new homes in Minnesota since January 2007, and will be required in existing single family homes beginning August 1st, 2008. The alarms will...Read More
One of the biggest sources of contention I’ve had to deal with doing home inspections is whether or not a sealed attic access panel should be ‘broken’ to access the...Read More
This is one of the most common questions I get from homeowners that I do Truth-in-Housing Evaluations for. If you’re selling your home in Minneapolis (or a number of other...Read More
While many cities in the Minneapolis / Saint Paul area require inspections to be done before listing a house for sale (see Truth in Housing Requirements and Home Inspections for...Read More
Every home should be tested for Radon, and if you haven’t had your home tested, I recommend having it done. Radon is a gas formed by the breakdown of uranium...Read More
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