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Reuben Saltzman

Fight The Cold!

Wow, it’s cold outside!  Now that the cold weather is officially here (the temperature in Minneapolis is -10 this morning), it’s a good time to talk about insulation.  This is...
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‘Tis The Season To Overload Your Outlets?

There’s a ton of web sites out there offering all the same basic advice on Christmas light safety; don’t use frayed cords, don’t use damaged lights, blah blah blah.  I...
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Water Heater Replacement Options

When I replaced my first water heater, I was excited to get something larger, more efficient, and maybe even a little sexier.  As it turned out, getting a different type...
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Misconceptions About Furnaces and Water Heaters

There are many common misconceptions about furnaces, water heaters, and carbon monoxide that I hear repeated on a daily basis, and I’d like to clear a few of them up.   ...
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Gravity Furnaces

If you’re buying a home with a gravity furnace, you should have the furnace replaced.  Gravity furnaces are those huge ‘octopus’ furnaces that can just about fill up a whole...
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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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