Inspections

Animals, skeletons, and creepy home inspection stuff 2024

It’s the best time of year to share these photos. Be warned: some of these have a high creep factor. Enjoy? Shh… don’t wake the sleeping bat. In the bedroom....
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Thermal Master P2: An awesome infrared camera for $179 (for a limited time)

The folks at Thermal Master sent me a new infrared camera to test out. Dubbed the world’s second-smallest infrared camera, it’s called the Thermal Master P2. If you’re curious, I also...
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Fall Maintenance for Minnesota Homeowners 2024

Fall is officially here, so it’s time to get your house ready for winter. We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of fall maintenance items to help you remember everything you’re supposed...
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Anode rod gone

Water Heater Anode Rod: Gone in One Year!

I installed a new 2.5-gallon point-of-use water heater under my kitchen sink exactly one year ago. My old one failed after less than three years, and it wasn’t covered under...
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Should home inspectors recommend other professionals?

Many years ago, one of the home inspectors in my company met with an electrician to discuss having him teach at an upcoming home inspector meeting. The electrician expressed some...
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Q&A: Do home inspectors need to be licensed in Minnesota? And my two cents on licensing.

Today’s topic is a frequently asked question about home inspections in Minnesota. In short, no. Home inspectors do not need to be licensed in Minnesota. Those cheeseheads in Wisconsin require...
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Hail damage? Hail no.

Unnecessary roof replacements are out of control, and they’re driving homeowners insurance rates sky-high in Minnesota. Everyone needs to take a chill pill when it comes to roof replacements. From...
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Home Depot no longer sells inferior smoke alarms

While cruising through my local Home Depot the other day, I stopped and did a double-take in the smoke alarm section. Almost all of the smoke alarms had been replaced...
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