Inspections

Must-have tool accessory: hex wrench bits

Hex wrenches, aka Allen wrenches, need to go. Everything takes forever when you’re stuck using a hex wrench. I made my own set of hex wrenches for a drill by...
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Skipping the home inspection? Get a walk-through consultation for your protection.

The spring market has sprung for real estate in Minnesota. For the third year in a row, some home buyers are skipping the home inspection to make their purchase offer...
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Should you unplug your TV when leaving town?

I recently blogged about stuff to do when you’re leaving your house vacant for a while. I touched on plumbing, heating, and general stuff, but I didn’t mention anything regarding...
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Signs, warnings, and notes left by sellers

As home inspectors, we come across many signs and warnings left by home sellers. I assembled a compilation of my favorites, and I hope you find them as amusing as...
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Reuben’s Recommended Reading 2023: My Favorite Books from the Past Four Years

I listen to a ton of audiobooks on Audible, and I share many of these books with friends, family, and colleagues. I did a blog post sharing many of my...
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Old Fuse Panel: 60 amps or 100 amps?

One of the inspectors on our team here at Structure Tech recently asked the rest of our team to help identify the size of this old fuse panel. Take a...
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Newspapers

Q&A: “What should I do with my house if I’m leaving for a long time?”

This week’s question comes from one of our readers, asking what to do with their house during the winter if they’re going to be gone for an extended period. That’s...
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Window Replacement Part 4: (Vinyl) Lindsay, Alside, Simonton, Soft-Lite

This is a guest blog post by Ryan Carey, of My 3 Quotes. The cost of window replacement can be quite a shock to homeowners. It is a huge business...
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