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Reuben Saltzman

What’s wrong with fuses?

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...
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New Minnesota requirements for carbon monoxide alarms

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...
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Break the seal at the attic access panel? Yes.

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...
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Why do I need a vacuum breaker?

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...
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Buyers Inspections for Sellers

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...
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How much radon does your home have?

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...
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Egress Window Quiz

ne of the most common questions I get from clients that I do Truth in Housing inspections for is about egress windows – specifically, "What's wrong with my window size?" ...
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Home Warranties

When performing home inspections, I frequently inspect homes that are advertised as having a home warranty, or I hear the buyers talking about purchasing a home warranty.  I’ve heard mixed...
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