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Reuben Saltzman

Are Annual Furnace Inspections Really Necessary?

In a recent blog post about fall maintenance for Minnesota homeowners, I mentioned having your furnace inspected / tuned up by a qualified heating contractor annually. One reader sent me...
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Advice to anyone buying a Minnesota home with old aluminum wiring

There still seems to be a lot of disagreement about what should be done when aluminum branch circuit conductors are found during a home inspection. I'm writing this post to...
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Photos from New Construction Home Inspections, Part II

Just like the orthodontist will tell you your kid needs braces, the home inspector is going to say you need a home inspection. I get it. That's why I try...
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A Superior Dryer Transition Duct: DryerFlex

I've discovered a dryer transition duct that is far superior to anything else I've ever seen - it's called DryerFlex. The DryerFlex dryer transition duct is a cross between foil...
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Stone Siding Installation Defects

While newer stucco installations are done quite well, the folks installing masonry veneer seem to have a lot of catching up to do on proper installation details.
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Do you have CSST Gas Piping? Check for Bonding.

The most common issues that home inspectors find with CSST is a system that hasn't been properly bonded. If you own a newer home or you've recently had gas lines...
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Stinky Basements, Stinky Plumbing Fixtures, and Sewer Gas

Why do your plumbing fixtures stink? I have an idea. It might be sewer gases coming in to your home. Every plumbing fixture needs to be equipped with a trap,...
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Comparing Dryer Transition Ducts

A dryer transition duct is the flexible material that can be used to transition between the dryer and the duct. Transition ducts should be used sparingly, stretched tight, not smashed,...
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