Inspections

Cougar Paws: these boots are made for walkin’ (roofs)

For anyone in any type of business who regularly walks sloped roofs, get yourself a pair of Cougar Paws.
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Door repair: how to fix a door that doesn’t latch

Repairing a door that doesn’t latch properly might seem like a quick and easy fix, but there are a few little tricks that make the job easier.
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Trench digging without nasty lawn scars

I've figured out a much better way to dig a trench; it's more time-consuming, but I think it's worth the effort.
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Reduce the risk of Legionnaires’ disease in your home

Nine recently confirmed cases of Legionnaires' disease in Hopkins, MN reminded me of an old blog post that I thought would make for a timely re-blog.
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Updated home inspector training advice

I went over my emails from the past several years to see what home inspector training advice I had given out, and put it all into one place.
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Asbestos in homes

We get a lot of questions from home buyers about asbestos. Will we identify the presence of asbestos? Can we test for asbestos?
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Lead water lines: a home inspector’s perspective

Drinking water safety for communities with lead water lines has been a common topic of discussion ever since the whole Flint water crisis happened.
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New backflow preventer testing requirements

Backflow preventer testing is now required on an annual basis in Minnesota on new lawn irrigation system installations.
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