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Reuben Saltzman
Fenix Flashlight Lineup

Flashlight Update 2022

Why am I so obsessed with flashlights? It doesn’t matter. I’ve been a fan of the Fenix brand of flashlights for a long time, and I’ve accumulated a lot of...
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Fenix HT30R White Laser Flashlight Review (from a home inspector’s perspective)

I just got my hands on the all-new Fenix HT30R white laser flashlight, which retails for $279.95. Unlight a traditional LED flashlight, this flashlight throws out a concentrated beam of...
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The light was left on all night? Don’t lose sleep over it.

When it comes to energy usage, I think with my emotions. When I wake up to a light left on in the kitchen, I imagine my energy meter spinning and...
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Asbestos in homes

We get a lot of questions from home buyers about asbestos. Will we identify the presence of asbestos? Can we test for asbestos? Does this or that material contain asbestos?...
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AC in attic

AC condensate rules for attics

In last week’s blog post about three simple AC maintenance items, one of the items I mentioned was to check on your AC condensate drain line regularly. Condensate clogs can...
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Direct vent furnace

Are furnaces allowed in bedrooms?

Every home inspector probably wonders this the first time they see a furnace in a bedroom. Or to take this question a step further, is it legal to install any...
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Three Simple AC Maintenance Items

According to my friends who work on air conditioners, there are three basic maintenance items for AC units that people overlook. And these three items comprise a large portion of...
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Transite Asbestos Gas Vents

Transite asbestos was a common product used to vent gas appliances such as furnaces, boilers, and water heaters in older homes in Minnesota. It was also used for sub-slab ductwork,...
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