Inspections

Saddle valves: cheap, easy, and wrong

I blogged about how saddle valves are illegal products in Minnesota nearly five years ago, and it's time for an update on that topic with some more information.
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Using an infrared camera to find an overloaded circuit

With an infrared camera, all it takes is a quick scan of the panel to see if there are any hot spots.
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Controlling Window Condensation

The bottom line is that there are only two variables to window condensation: indoor humidity and window temperature. To prevent condensation, these need to be controlled.
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DIY urinal installation, my tale of woe

I rarely tell personal stories, but here goes one. I’m sure any good plumber could have installed a urinal in a few hours, but I’m not a good plumber.
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Home Inspections vs. Appraisals

When I tell people what I do for a living, a common response I get is “So you’re, like, an appraiser, right?”  No.  I’m not.  While home inspectors and appraisers...
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How to get the most out of your Truth-In-Sale of Housing evaluation

I'd like to give some advice to home sellers on how to get the most out of their required Truth-In-Sale of Housing (TISH) evaluation.
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Pre-Listing Inspections: How One Inspection Could Have Saved Over $13,000

Planning to sell your home? Hire your own home inspector to inspect it before you put it on the market. Having your home inspected before it’s listed for sale will...
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Minnesota Home Builder Won’t Allow Attic Inspections, Reuben’s Two Cents on the Matter

I'm writing this post as somewhat of a rebuttal to that document because while many of the points made by the builder are valid, many of them aren't.
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