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 [...]
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 [...]
Duct cleaning has become popular in recent years with many commercial cleaners advertising this service. If you’ve never paid to have it done, are you missing out? Is your home [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
In light of the global situation involving COVID-19, many of us will be staying home a great deal more than anticipated in the coming weeks and months. At first, a [...]
In this highly competitive Twin Cities market, some home buyers are waiving their inspection contingency to make their offer more competitive. When buyers agree to purchase “as is”, they are [...]
Galvanic corrosion is often a major concern anywhere pipes of dissimilar materials connect. I routinely see this visible in basements. It's important to educate homeowners and prospective home buyers on [...]
One of the joys of homeownership in Minnesota is learning how to keep your pipes from freezing. Why? Because when water freezes, it expands and can cause your home’s pipes [...]
The chimney is one of the most taken-for-granted parts of a home. We don’t pay it much attention but masonry chimney defects are frequently flagged in my inspections. Regular chimney [...]
Fall is upon us and Minnesota-winter will be here before any of us would like to admit! I recommend taking advantage of these moderate temps by scheduling routine maintenance or [...]