Home Maintenance

The All Important Flooring Question

It’s bound to come up…. “I’m selling my home and I know I need to refinish these floors. What stain color should I pick?” “I am updating my home and...
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What is a home warranty?

Every Minnesota purchase agreement includes a choice of including a Home Warranty as part of the agreement. But what exactly is a home warranty? How is it different from homeowners...
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What you might not know about asbestos in houses

Prospective home buyers often head into their search with a checklist of things to look for in a house. Big kitchens, nice bathrooms, wood floors, plenty of natural light, new...
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Moldy shower caulk… fixed!

Dirty bathrooms are a huge turnoff for home buyers. Mold is another huge turnoff. Combine the two and the ‘yuck’ factor multiplies. I think everyone has seen moldy bathroom caulk...
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Should I turn off the circuit breaker to my AC for the winter?

By Reuben Saltzman, Structure Tech Home Inspections Shortly after posting our fall maintenance checklist this year, I had a reader contact me to let me know that I may have missed an...
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Fall maintenance checklist for Minnesota homeowners

Fall is officially here and we’ve already had snow. Yay… If you haven’t finished your fall maintenance list, get on it. This is a comprehensive list of fall maintenance items...
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If your tree falls on your neighbor’s house… who is responsible?

There are so many things to think about when considering a property to buy. For example, I recently showed the property with the deck in the above photo. I took...
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How High Should I Hang A Dining Room Light Fixture?

Many times when I am in a client’s home I notice a few things about the dining room. One of those things is the height that their light fixture is...
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