Home Maintenance

Smoke Alarm Locations

Where do smoke alarms need to be installed in Minnesota?

I was recently emailed a question about smoke alarm locations; exactly where do they need to be installed? In the bedrooms? Outside of the bedrooms? Which levels? There are two...
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Freezing Outdoor Faucet

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist for Minnesota Homeowners 2025

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 items to help you remember everything you’re...
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Spring Checklist for Minnesota Homeowners

Spring is officially here, so I’ve created a Spring Checklist. I’ve shared a fall maintenance checklist forever because there’s a ton of stuff for Minnesota homeowners to do before winter....
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Frost in attics: why it’s there and how to fix it

If you have a problem with frost in your attic, you’re not alone. With the recent cold snap of weather here in Minnesota, I’ve talked to many contractors who are...
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Inspecting Joist Hangers on Decks

Joist hangers are metal brackets that support deck joists. It’s almost impossible to build a deck without them, and there is a ton of stuff that can go wrong with...
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Home Maintenance Inspections

A home maintenance inspection is essentially the same as a standard home inspection, but the inspection is done for the current owner. Most of these homeowners have been in their...
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Water heater maintenance: replace the anode rod

Water heater manufacturers tell you to remove and inspect the anode rod yearly, but seriously, who does this? Nobody! An anode rod is big stick of aluminum, magnesium, or zinc...
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Save Time and Energy: Stop Rinsing Your Dishes Before Dishwasher

I’ve used a dishwasher the wrong way for most of my life. I used to scrape and rinse my dishes before putting them into the dishwasher, which was a waste...
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