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Frost heaved decks in Minnesota

One of the most common problems with decks in Minnesota is frost heave. Today I’ll explain how this works, why it matters, and what steps can be taken to help...
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Underground Fuel Oil Tanks

If you're buying an old house in the Twin Cities with pipes sticking out of the ground in your yard, heads up. You might have an oil tank somewhere at...
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Install a solar electric system with no out-of-pocket cost and positive cash flow from day one!

I attended a seminar on Building Efficiency and Renewable Energy a few weeks ago and was impressed with how many advances have been made in recent years on both fronts. Commercial...
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Hot Roofs in Minnesota

A common way of re-insulating old one-and-one-half story homes in Minnesota is to have closed-cell (2 lb) spray foam applied directly to the roof sheathing, eliminating any ventilation. This type...
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Advice to anyone buying a Minnesota home with old aluminum wiring

There still seems to be a lot of disagreement about what should be done when aluminum branch circuit conductors are found during a home inspection. I'm writing this post to...
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Carbon monoxide alarm requirements for Minnesota, including the little details

Carbon monoxide alarms are required in just about every type of dwelling in Minnesota, and it's been this way for several years now, but there is still a lot of...
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What about Arbitration?

In Minnesota, you have the option of choosing arbitration as a way to resolve any future disputes about disclosure of material facts affecting the use and enjoyment of the property...
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Sunday’s Site – Afton Apple Orchard, Hastings

The Twin Cities is surrounded by farms growing delicious apples, berries, corn and pumpkins. Many of them are open to the public to 'pick your own' in season, with a shop to also...
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