Inspections

Improper Vent Cap

These old vent caps need to go

If you drive through any neighborhood in Minneapolis or Saint Paul, you’ll find a handful of gas vents with missing or improper vent caps. These improper caps all need to...
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Worried Couple

What to Do After You Get Your Home Inspection Report

You found the house. You booked the inspection. You got the report. Now what? If your first reaction was, “This list is a mile long,” you’re not alone. Feeling overwhelmed...
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Dryer Vent

If your dryer vents through the roof, get a DryerJack

I’ve already ranted and complained about clothes dryers venting through the roof. It’s a dumb place to run your dryer duct, but it happens all the time, especially in new...
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Toilet Setback

Top Toilet Photos

I recently did a presentation for Career Day at my daughter’s middle school, and to make sure I kept their attention, I decided to share some of my favorite toilet...
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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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How to test a sump pump

Failed sump pumps lead to flooded basements. While it’s important to have a backup plan in place for a failed sump pump, it’s also a good idea to test your sump...
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Getting ready to sell? Is a pre-listing inspection worth it?

Selling a house comes with a lot of moving pieces, and the last thing you want is a deal falling apart over unexpected repairs uncovered during the buyer’s inspection. That’s...
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Bad Chimneys Don’t Always Need Repair

Most old houses in Minneapolis and Saint Paul have masonry chimneys. Some of them serve wood-burning fireplaces, but many of them only serve as a chaseway for a gas appliance...
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