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Reuben Saltzman

How to Inspect Your Own House, Part 9: The Air Conditioner

Last week's post about cheap AC tune-ups reminded me that I ought to finish this series, so here it is.
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Beware of Cheap AC Tune-Ups

I told them about the time back when I had one of the HVAC companies with billboards all over the Twin Cities come out to my house to do a...
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Roof Replacement Part 2: Is Metal Roofing Worth the Extra Cost?

Asphalt roofing shingles dominate our market, yet another kind of roof has been slowly gaining steam over the past several years - metal.
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Exposed light bulbs in closets

Replacing a light has always required special training and electrical knowledge, but there's a new product available that installs with as much effort as replacing a light bulb, called an...
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When HRVs suck on both sides, it’s a safety hazard

I recently stumbled upon a fairly odd safety hazard with newer homes, and I want to make other folks aware of this issue.
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Who to trust: your home inspector or the seller

I don't get involved in real estate negotiations a whole lot; it's not my job, it's none of my business, and I'm not qualified to do so. But...
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How to organize spare cords

A big box of random phone, computer, and audio cords all tangled together is the worst. Here's how to fix it.
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Q&A: Why is there a lock on my circuit breaker?

I recently had someone send me an email, asking why their circuit breaker had a lock on it, preventing the breaker from being turned off, or tripping.
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