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What’s in your attic? The reality is, a lot of home owners have no idea. From a home inspector’s point of view, the attic is one of the most important parts of the inspection. It’s an area where some of the most significant problems are found. … [Continue reading]
Fall is here and winter is approaching. Your furnace is going to be working hard for you to keep you home warm over the coming months. If you haven't done so already, now is a good time to check your furnace filter to make sure it is clean. If it … [Continue reading]
It's almost automatic on my home inspections: When inspecting the home's heating plant, the furnace filter comes out, it's found to be dirty or clogged, a picture is taken, and it ends up in the inspection report with the recommendation to replace … [Continue reading]
On a recent Minneapolis Truth in Housing inspection, I came across this all too common deficiency in a home's water management system. When inspecting the gutter system on a home, one of the most common defects relates to the downspout extensions. … [Continue reading]
If you are getting your house ready for a Truth in Housing inspection, your home's plumbing is one of the major areas that the inspector is going to evaluate. And one of the most common deficiencies that is likely to be found is in your toilet tank. … [Continue reading]