You know those little plastic plugs that go in outlets to keep kids from sticking stuff in and getting a shock? I can’t stand ‘em. No home inspector can, because...Read More
The Minnesota State Building Code requires deck guardrails to be present when the deck surface is more than 30" above the ground. Guardrails must be at least 36" high, and must...Read More
Cross Linked Polyethylene water tubing, or PEX, is a relatively new product which was first introduced in North America in 1984. PEX has been primarily used for radiant floor heating, and...Read More
I start every home inspection by giving myself a quick tour of the inside of the house to get an idea of what I need to be looking for while...Read More
Federal Pacific Electric Stab-Lok panels have long been known to be problematic, and I've always called them out as a potential safety hazard, but I've recently become much more 'agressive' with the way I...Read More
Whenever I get around to building my dream home and money is no object, I won’t be using a furnace for heat. I’ll be using a boiler. Gas fired forced...Read More
The city of Saint Paul is now giving online access to Truth-In-Sale of Housing reports! Like Minneapolis has been doing for the last two years, Saint Paul is now providing easy access to TISH...Read More
Any time I inspect a house where an amateur has been doing electrical wiring in a home, there's a good chance that I'll find outlets with reversed polarity. This happens when...Read More
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