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Reuben Saltzman

How to Inspect Your Own House, Part 8: The Furnace

To inspect your furnace, start by taking a look at the filter and replace it if it's dirty.
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How To Inspect Your Own House, Part 7: Protect Your Water by Preventing Cross-Connections

A large section of the plumbing code is dedicated to protecting our potable water supply, so it's a good idea to check your own home for some of the most...
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How to Inspect Your Own House, Part 6: Plumbing

Today I’m going to share some home inspection tips and tricks that homeowners can use to identify plumbing problems.
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How To Inspect Your Own House, Part 5: Electrical

Today I'm going to cover electrical. There is a ridiculous amount of stuff that could be covered with this topic, and a lot of it takes a lot of explaining....
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Fall Maintenance Checklist for Minnesota Homeowners

Fall is officially here. It’s time to get started on your fall maintenance list. It’s much easier to get this stuff done while it’s still pleasant outside, so don’t put...
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Why Home Inspectors Should Know Building Codes

Even though home inspectors should be familiar with current building codes, this doesn't mean that home inspectors should report code violations.
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Attention Minnesota Home Inspectors: ASHI Heartland Chapter is Back

The local chapter of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), called the Heartland Chapter, has been largely defunct for the last couple of years. I have volunteered to take...
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Radon Testing: Should You Rely on The Seller’s Test?

"Two months ago the seller had another buyer inspect the home. The radon test came back at 1.8. Does this need to be done again? Thanks!"
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