Reuben's Home Inspection Blog
Home inspection topics in the Minneapolis / Saint Paul area.
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2011
The two most common issues I find with overhead power lines during home inspections are trees rubbing up against them and exposed contacts that present an immediate shock hazard. When I find either one of these conditions, I recommend repair. The question that always follows is “Who’s responsible...
08/29/2011
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I don't know where this idea got started, but there's a rumor goin' round that artificial firelogs are bad for your fireplace. This is a myth. Artificial firelogs are not bad for your fireplace; in fact, they're cleaner, safer, easier, and cheaper than regular wood. Artificial firelogs are als...
08/22/2011
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When a home buyer asks a seller to make repairs to a property after a home inspection, how do the repairs get verified? Do they get verified? Do they need to be verified? I recently blogged about a hack chimney repair that I found at a re-inspection, and several people commented about the imp...
08/15/2011
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Water stains on window sills is often a source of anxiety for home buyers, and it's the home inspector's job to help determine if the stains are the sign of a major problem or not. There are three common causes of water stains on windows: Leaving the windows open. The windows get left open, and ...
08/12/2011
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I don't get hired to re-inspect chimney repairs often, but when I do, I'm often disgusted. Here's how it works: the home inspector says the chimney needs repair, and the buyer tells the seller to fix the chimney. The sellers usually hire the cheapest chimney repair contractor they can find... ...
08/01/2011
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Home inspection topics in the Minneapolis / Saint Paul area.