Inspections

Camera buying advice from a home inspector’s perspective

This is camera buying advice from a home inspectors perspective. I've gone through numerous digital cameras and have become quite opinionated on the matter.
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Buying a home that has had work performed without a permit?

Something that seems to universally freak people out when buying a home is learning that work was done to the home without appropriate permits being pulled.
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New Home Inspection Contingency form

For anyone buying or selling a home in Minnesota, heads up: there's a new Inspection Contingency form in place.
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Need a chimney inspection? Hire carefully.

When it comes to having a chimney inspection or chimney repairs, I only recommend working with a Certified Chimney Sweep (CCS).
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A breakdown of energy ratings for Minnesota homes

Green building ratings and energy efficiency certifications are becoming increasingly popular—for good reason.
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Water hammer arresters are now required in Minnesota

Minnesota adopted a new plumbing code in January of this year, and of course, that brought many new plumbing code requirements. I blogged about the new Minnesota plumbing code earlier this...
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Air conditioner maintenance for homeowners

Check on these simple air conditioner maintenance items before calling out a professional to service your equipment.
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Testing for radon? Close ALL of the windows, not just the basement windows

When performing a short-term radon test, ALL of the windows in a home need to be closed, per EPA protocol for short-term radon testing.
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