Home Maintenance

Problems with shut-off valves

As a home inspector, I tend to take shut-off valves for granted and assume everyone knows what they are, how they work, and what can go wrong with them.
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Superior Kitchen Faucets at Plumbing Supply Stores?

There's a rumor out there that the faucets purchased at plumbing supply stores are superior to faucets purchased at big box home improvement retailers, such as Home Depot. Just ask...
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Garage Organization: Use Pegboard

I keep most of my hand tools on pegboard in my basement, but the idea of storing my bigger 'outdoor' tools on pegboard had never occurred to me. It's cheap,...
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Furnace, AC, electrical, plumbing no longer warranted by seller in Purchase Agreement to be in working order at time of closing

New MN real estate forms went into effect this month, and a significant change is the removal of default language in Minnesota purchase agreements that the seller warrants the heating, air...
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Super simple way to clean your windows… streak free!

The easiest way to clean your windows without streaks doesn't require any cleaners, natural or otherwise… all you need is water and two cloths! When a client first introduced me...
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Fall Maintenance Checklist for Minnesota Homeowners

Fall is officially here.  It’s time to get started on your fall maintenance list.  It’s much easier working on these projects while it’s still pleasant outside, so don’t put these...
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Clothes Dryer Safety

Clothes dryers are responsible for approximately 15,000 home fires each year. Improperly installed and improperly maintained clothes dryer ducts are one of the most common issues that home inspectors find,...
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My Beef With Floodsafe® Washing Machine Hoses

In last week's blog post about washing machine connectors, I mentioned that I'm not a big fan of the FloodSafe® washing machine connectors. These are special flexible water supply connectors,...
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