Inspections

ABS to PVC cover

Can I join ABS to PVC?

It’s possible to join ABS to PVC, but it’s only supposed to be done with a mechanical coupling, not glued. If you just came here for the answer, you can...
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Animals, skeletons, and creepy home inspection stuff, part 2

Unlike most blog posts that you’ll find here, this one has no educational value at all. If you follow our Facebook page, you’ve probably already seen a lot of these...
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Fall maintenance checklist for Minnesota homeowners

Fall is officially here, and that means it’s time to get started on your fall maintenance list. It’s much easier to get this stuff done while it’s still pleasant outside....
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Skylight leak? No, it’s probably a condensation issue.

I’m convinced that most moisture issues with skylights are condensation issues that are misdiagnosed as leaks. To start with, skylights are notorious for leaks among roofers. I’ve heard roofers say...
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Controlling boxelder bugs: a discussion with BOGO Pest Control

Scott Dorn from BOGO Pest Control, my go-to guy for pests, told me a few weeks ago that boxelder bugs were going to be bad news this year. I’ve gotten...
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Bonding gas piping

When it comes to people, ‘potential’ is a good thing. When it comes to gas piping, not so much. Specifically, electrical potential. In fact, that applies to all metal piping...
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Expansion tank installed

Thermal expansion of water and the role of an expansion tank

When a water heater is connected to a closed system, an expansion tank must be installed to prevent excessive pressure in the water. To help understand what this is all...
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Q&A: “Should I test for radon if the home already has a radon mitigation system?”

When a home already has an active radon mitigation system, is it even worth testing for radon? That’s a great question. To answer that, allow me to share a quick...
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