Back when I first started doing home inspections, I was under the impression that roof ventilation was the cure-all for everything. I would look at a lot of problems and...Read More
I received an email from a curious reader about 5-1/2 years ago, asking exactly which brand of battery to use in smoke alarms. He heard a rumor that smoke alarms...Read More
There is zero educational content in this post. It’s all gross or creepy stuff we’ve seen over the past year as home inspectors. We’ve shared several of these photos on...Read More
It’s time to get your house ready for winter. Do it now while it’s still pleasant outside. To help you remember everything you’re supposed to do as a Minnesota homeowner,...Read More
Today I’ll cover the rules for CSST bonding. Nobody cares about any of this stuff until it concerns a house you own or you’re buying, and then it’s really important....Read More
There’s a very good chance that the smoke alarms in your home won’t save your life in the case of a house fire. Nearly 3,000 people die every year in...Read More
Today I’ll cover the basic rules for putting holes into I-joists. I discussed notching and boring for dimensional lumber in last week’s blog post, and it was easy to cover...Read More
Every carpenter, electrician, plumber, HVAC contractor, and home inspector should know the rules for allowable cuts and holes into floor joists. Cuts and holes are known in the trades as...Read More
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