Unvented gas space heaters aren’t legal in Minnesota, but that doesn’t keep people from installing them. Today, I’ll explain what they are, why I don’t like them, and why retailers...Read More
Ice dams are literally dams of ice that form on roofs and cause water to back up. Ice dams form when the snow that touches the roof melts, and then...Read More
We share plenty of egregious defects found on home inspections, but we also share the good stuff, usually on Fridays. May these images inspire you, warm your heart, and bring...Read More
It’s that time of year again! Please enjoy our favorite home inspection photos from the past year. If you like this stuff, please follow our Facebook and Instagram pages. Bad ledgerboard – this is an...Read More
Water leaks are disruptive and expensive; ask me how I know. “Reuben, pray tell, how do you know?” Thanks for asking! My last water episode happened in 2021, when my...Read More
Today I’m reviewing another infrared camera that plugs into your smartphone. This one is the TOPDON TC002C Duo Thermal Camera, but I’ll call it the TOPDON for short. They call...Read More
Should home inspectors walk through insulated attics to fully inspect the attic spaces? I say no. This topic was recently discussed in an online forum for home inspectors, and I...Read More
I was recently emailed a question about smoke alarm locations; exactly where do they need to be installed? In the bedrooms? Outside of the bedrooms? Which levels? There are two...Read More
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