Why Get a Home Inspection if You’re Buying As-Is?
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 [...]
How to Prevent Galvanic Corrosion
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 [...]
How to Keep Pipes from Freezing
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 [...]
Water and Your Masonry Chimney
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 [...]
Your Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
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 [...]
Removing Moss and Algae from Your Roof
One important part of my job is inspecting the roof-covering system of a home. Yesterday, in Eagan, I encountered an issue fairly common in Minnesota due to our climate. I [...]