Should I Test My Home for Radon this Winter?
This year more than ever, Minnesotans are hunkering down for winter. People are spending far more time at home, but how can you be sure the air you’re breathing in [...]
Should I Cover My AC Unit for Fall & Winter?
There are a lot of extra chores to prepare our homes for the upcoming colder weather in Minnesota. Homeowners typically cover their grills and patio furniture for the winter, but [...]
What Happens After a Home Inspection?
A home inspection is one of the last steps before closing on a new house. It’s not mandatory in the buying process. However, an inspection allows buyers to find out [...]
What You Should Know About Radon in Minnesota
We field a lot of questions about radon gas, so today we’ll cover the basics: what it is, where it’s found, its possible health effects, and what you can do [...]
Is a Condo Inspection Really Necessary?
If you’re considering purchasing a condo, Congratulations! The lower maintenance living that comes with a managed building is very attractive to many people. In a managed building, many clients and [...]
What We Look for During a Roof Inspection
The roof is an incredibly important building component as it not only protects a home from the elements but it also insulates to retain heat in the winter and cool [...]
Should You Buy a Log Home?
Lakeside log homes are extremely common in northern Minnesota but yesterday I arrived to inspect a property in a western, Twin Cities suburb and to my surprise, it was a [...]
On the Fence about Testing for Mold?
Last week I inspected a beautiful lake home built in 2005. Given its age, I didn’t expect to find many of the defects typical of much older homes. The roof [...]
How to Clean Your Air Conditioning Unit
Your outdoor air conditioning unit has been sitting outside all year, collecting a year’s worth of dirt and debris around its cooling fins. If you want to keep your air [...]
How to Test Your Sump Pump
Just for a moment, imagine a rising tide is attempting to come through your basement wall. This is often what happens in heavy rains or rapid, Minnesota snow melts. A [...]