Inspections

Snow+rain=extremely heavy snow

It’s time for Minnesotans to consider removing snow from their roofs because of the weight. Just two weeks ago I wrote a blog saying not to worry. At that time, roof...
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The purchase agreement can be just the beginning when buying an older house

You can see from their faces that my clients were thrilled when they found the perfect home in the perfect neighborhood and their offer was accepted. The house had been...
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Q&A: “How much snow is safe for my roof?”

The record-setting snowfall that we’ve received here in Minnesota raises concerns about how much snow a roof can hold. Should you remove snow from your roof to prevent a collapse?...
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Bath fan duct: metal or plastic?

Should bath fan ducts be made from metal or plastic? If you live in a cold climate like Minnesota, I recommend plastic. Why would someone want metal? It gives you...
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Ice Dams: how to prevent and how to remove

Ice dams are literally dams of ice that form on roofs and cause water to back up. Ice dams form when the snow that touches the roof melts, and then...
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Visible changes to radon testing in Minnesota

Licensing for radon testing has arrived in Minnesota, and with that comes a lot of red tape. A lot of these changes are boring behind-the-scenes reporting and documentation changes that...
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Knob and tube wiring and your insurance

If you are buying an older home you should know that the insurance industry is becoming more and more restrictive on insuring a home with knob and tube wiring. What...
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Controlling Window Condensation

This is a re-blog by guest author Ryan Carey, of My 3 Quotes. Condensation can turn wood windows black and make a mess of window sills. It’s a very common...
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