Inspections

How To Inspect Your Own House, Part 5: Electrical

Today I'm going to cover electrical. There is a ridiculous amount of stuff that could be covered with this topic, and a lot of it takes a lot of explaining....
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Fall Maintenance Checklist for Minnesota Homeowners

Fall is officially here. 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, so don’t put...
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Why Home Inspectors Should Know Building Codes

Even though home inspectors should be familiar with current building codes, this doesn't mean that home inspectors should report code violations.
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Attention Minnesota Home Inspectors: ASHI Heartland Chapter is Back

The local chapter of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), called the Heartland Chapter, has been largely defunct for the last couple of years. I have volunteered to take...
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Radon Testing: Should You Rely on The Seller’s Test?

"Two months ago the seller had another buyer inspect the home. The radon test came back at 1.8. Does this need to be done again? Thanks!"
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A Home Inspector’s Review of the Flir One Infrared Camera for the iPhone

My biggest question was whether the Flir One infrared camera would be a viable alternative to a traditional infrared camera for home inspectors. As soon as the camera became available...
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Roof Replacement Part 1: Should Contractors Use GAF, Owens Corning, or IKO?

When it comes to these roofing product lines, it matters very little which one of these three you choose; picking the contractor is WAY more important.
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Home Energy Savings… Do It, Don’t Just Talk About It

So we all know that, but we don't often see how much we can save by doing small things. Below is an abbreviated list of things you can do to...
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