Without question, the biggest problem that I find with boilers on old Minneapolis and Saint Paul homes is leaking exhaust gas. While every heating contractor knows to look for backdrafting...Read More
I'm not sure if it's handy homeowners or negligent contractors that are responsible, but I find the same installation defects on water softeners over and over again. The installation instructions...Read More
Myth: vacant houses have high levels of radon. The idea behind this myth is that radon will build up in a house while it's sitting vacant, so a radon test...Read More
Most houses with sump pumps rely on the pumps to keep the basement from flooding. When a big rain storm comes through, the sump pump will really be needed… and...Read More
Many years ago, I learned about a bath tub leak that I never caught during my home inspection. The seller didn't have any children and didn't take baths, so they...Read More
I've taken many building code classes that were taught by the Building Official for the city of New Hope, Roger Axel. He's a fantastic teacher. In his classes, I remember...Read More
In approximately 99.2% of the houses that I inspect, there's a 3/4" hole in the air conditioner ductwork that lets air blow out where it shouldn't. Can you guess what...Read More
I've always been proud of the home inspection reports that I produce, but a recent peer review of my reports turned my pride to embarrassment. I swapped home inspection reports...Read More
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