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Reuben Saltzman
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Top 10 home inspections photos from 2025

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...
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Catastrophic Water Leaks

How to prevent catastrophic water leaks

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...
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Duo Thermal Camera Review

TOPDON TC002C Duo Thermal Camera Review

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...
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Inspectors Insulation

Should home inspectors trample insulation? No.

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...
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Smoke Alarm Locations

Where do smoke alarms need to be installed in Minnesota?

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...
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Intrusive Inspection

What is an ‘intrusive’ home inspection?

There’s a lot of confusion in real estate over what constitutes an intrusive inspection or intrusive testing. Today, I’ll set the record straight on the definition of an intrusive inspection...
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Pre List Inspections

Pre-Listing Inspections vs Pre-Listing Consultations

One of the biggest challenges home sellers face is unexpected problems that arise during the home inspection. Home sellers can eliminate all of these surprises with pre-listing inspections. Knowledge is...
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Freezing Outdoor Faucet

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist for Minnesota Homeowners 2025

Fall is officially here, so it’s time to get your house ready for winter. We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of fall home maintenance items to help you remember everything you’re...
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