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How to Inspect Your Own House, Part 2: Exterior Water Management

Roof water management is HUGE. Experienced home inspectors can drive up to a house and instantly know where there will be water problems, just by paying attention to where water...
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Anoka County Fair is Hopping

Have you been there? I've attended our Minnesota State Fair manyl times, but this year we got to see the Anoka County Fair. It helps to have grandchildren involved  there…...
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Signs of an up and coming neighborhood

If you are looking for a neighborhood likely to be on the up-swing, here are some of telltale signs of a soon-to-be hot real estate market.  On-trend businesses are moving...
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Zinc Strips on Mossy Roof, Four Years Later

Starting in 2010 I began conducting fairly long-term experiment by installing zinc strips on a moss-covered garage roof, and showed before and after photos after the zinc had 16 months...
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Gardening Newbie? Take the 2014 Learning Garden Tour!

There’s little doubt that an esthetically pleasing yard is a boon to a home’s resale value; a garden, too, can positively impact a home’s attractiveness. According to Realtor.com, “a messy...
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Don’t Vent Your Clothes Dryer Through the Roof

As soon as I'm in charge, there will be no more venting of clothes dryers through the roof. Clothes dryers should be vented out the side of the house, preferably...
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How long should it last? Life expectancy of home components

Sellers should know that buyers often ask how long a furnace, roof, water heater, appliances, etc usually lasts… it’s a big help in factoring in upcoming costs when considering making...
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Knock, Knock! How to Navigate Through Storm Damage Contractors

The important thing to remember is to NOT sign anything until you've done your homework. Many companies that do primarily storm damage follow storms around the country, so you want...
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