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Reuben Saltzman

Are sewer inspections intrusive? No.

This week’s question comes from a real estate agent: “Are sewer inspections intrusive? Does the seller need to give special permission if you’re going to do a sewer inspection at the...
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Home Inspection Q&A: “Why do you charge more money than your competitors?”

This week’s question comes from a real estate agent: “Why do you price yourselves significantly higher than any other company/individual inspector I have seen in the area?” That’s a fair...
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Caulk the toilet base? Yes.

Toilets are a divisive topic, but today I’ll be setting the record straight once and for all on three important toilet topics. First, the toilet paper roll: overhand or underhand?...
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Home inspection horror story: screw through water line

Ask any seasoned home inspector about stuff that has gone wrong on an inspection, and they’ll surely have a good horror story or two for you. I happened to be...
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Are home inspectors required to move ceiling panels?

I’m going to cut right to the chase: home inspectors are not required to move ceiling panels. There. You can stop reading now and go about your day if you’re...
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Minnesota permit requirements for radon mitigation systems

If you want to have a radon mitigation system installed in your home, you might need a permit. As I’ve shown in past blog posts about hot roofs and Diamond...
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Minnesota home inspector training advice: join the ASHI Heartland chapter (it rocks)

If you’re a Minnesota home inspector or aspire to become one, you should join the Heartland Chapter of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). In fact, if you’re a...
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Dishwasher air gaps

It has been a little more than a year since Minnesota adopted a new state plumbing code. One of the most conspicuous and annoying changes that was made to the...
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