Inspections

Forgot to Winterize Your Outside Faucet(s)? Here’s what to do.

Did you forget to winterize your outside faucets this year? It's not the end of the world. Here's what to do now:
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Photos from New Construction Home Inspections, Part IV

New homes should be inspected by private home inspectors. It's been one day short of a year since my last post on new construction home inspections, so it's time for...
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Q&A – Siding Stains: Why Do Houses Cry?

We get brown water stains on our siding over the winter, but they mostly go away over the summer. Will you perform an inspection for those stains only (not a...
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Moisture Testing Homes with Vinyl Siding

Moisture intrusion can happen with any type of siding, and it's always an expensive repair when left unchecked.
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Energy Fit Homes… a new standard for energy efficiency in existing homes

400,000 + Minnesota Homes Have Inadequate Insulation New energy efficiency standards for existing homes are being set in Minnesota through a new program called Energy Fit Homes. The HERS energy...
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How to Inspect Your Own House, Part 8: The Furnace

To inspect your furnace, start by taking a look at the filter and replace it if it's dirty.
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How To Inspect Your Own House, Part 7: Protect Your Water by Preventing Cross-Connections

A large section of the plumbing code is dedicated to protecting our potable water supply, so it's a good idea to check your own home for some of the most...
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How to Inspect Your Own House, Part 6: Plumbing

Today I’m going to share some home inspection tips and tricks that homeowners can use to identify plumbing problems.
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