Inspections

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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Minnesota Radon Licensing Act update, plus my two cents

I first shared news of the Minnesota Radon Licensing Act over a year ago, but a fair amount has changed since then.
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Q&A: What happens when a permit isn’t pulled for electrical work?

The potential roadblocks to selling a home with missing permits might be either during the buyers inspection or during a required city inspection.
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Should home inspectors recommend other professionals?

Most of the home inspectors that I know go out of their way to get acquainted with knowledgeable professionals, and we're happy to refer them.
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How to correct improper joist hanger nails

Back in 2010, I wrote a blog post detailing one of the most common deck defects that I find, which is improper joist hanger nails.
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Video post: a comparison of three gas sniffers

I've done a video comparison of three different gas sniffers. My favorite gas sniffer, aka "combustible gas detector", is currently the TIF 8900.
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