Home Maintenance

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist for Minnesota Homeowners

Fall is officially here, so it’s time to get your house ready for winter. We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of fall home maintenance tasks to help you remember everything you...
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Reuben Range Hood

What’s the largest kitchen hood fan I can install without makeup air?

When it comes to kitchen hood fans, more properly known as a ducted kitchen range hood, bigger is better. At least that’s what most people think. I won’t discuss this...
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Hvac License

Minnesota does not have licensing for HVAC technicians

Just as there is no such thing as licensing for home inspectors in Minnesota, there’s also no such thing as licensing for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) contractors. And...
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Failed Window Seals

Failed window seals vs. fogged glass

One of the most common window and door issues that come up during a home inspection is fogged glass, also known as a broken seal. But they’re not the same...
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House Hidden Costs

Hidden expenses shocking household budgets

It’s nothing new that first-time homebuyers are warned about how essential it is to have an emergency fund for unexpected expenses. When you are renting and you don’t have hot...
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Spring Maintenance

Spring Checklist for Minnesota Homeowners

It’s starting to feel like spring, so it’s a good time to share our Spring Checklist. I’ve shared a fall maintenance checklist forever because there’s a ton of stuff for...
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Gfci

How to test a GFCI device

A ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) is a life-safety device designed to help prevent electrocution. They’ve been around for over 50 years, and they’re required all over the place in new construction...
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Dirty Glass At Gas Fireplace

Hazy glass at gas fireplace… fixed!

After years of use, gas fireplaces often develop a cloudy white haze on the glass.  This white haze makes the flames difficult to see, ruins any potential illusion that you’re...
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