Inspections

Attic inspections: opening sealed panels

Should home inspectors open up "sealed" attic access panels? Heck yes. Every time, unless the owner or buyer specifically says not to.
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Options for repairing ungrounded three-prong outlets

Back in 2009, I wrote a blog post giving some basic information on how to fix ungrounded three-prong outlets. That info is still mostly applicable today, but I have a...
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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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Problems with LP SmartSide® installations

LP SmartSide® is a great product that I have yet to find a single failure on, but I find installation errors on nearly every home I inspect.
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Furnace disconnect requirements

This was the first time I've ever seen a lockout at a furnace circuit, and that means one of two things: I'm going to learn something new, or whoever installed...
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Q&A: “Why does water leak through the bottom of my chimney?”

After the rain tonight we noticed some water trickling out of a pipe in the wall behind the boiler and have no clue what it is for. What is the...
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Q&A: What’s the difference between home inspection organizations?

There are three major organizations for home inspectors; ASHI, NAHI, and InterNACHI. They're not the only organizations for home inspectors, but they're the largest.
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An easy fix for split boots at plumbing vent flashings

I recently came across a plumbing vent flashing repair device that looked like a cross between a two-piece plumbing vent cap and Darth Vader's helmet.
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