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 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 [...]
Is Mold Testing in My Home Necessary?
Inhaling or touching mold may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. If someone in your home has been ill without relief or explanation, testing for mold may be a wise [...]
Infrared Thermal Imaging Benefits in Inspections
Infrared thermal imaging allows unseen problems to be discovered during a home inspection. We are trained to identify problems and areas for potential problems, but we can only see so [...]
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 [...]
Does My Home Have Moisture Intrusion?
We in Minnesota are bracing for the transition from one wet season to the next, praying our homes aren’t impacted by “moisture intrusion”. I’ve had two requests for these specific [...]