Expected useful life for home components and appliances
Replacing or upgrading the many components in our home is a costly enterprise and one recurring question is always, “How long before I have to do this again?”read more
View ArticleTo repair or replace an appliance, that is the question.
Are your home appliances on their last legs or just needing a second wind?read more
View ArticleTime lost and never regained
Time lost and never regainedThis past weekend I had an opportunity to go to the Fargo Dome where the arena was filled with bouncy slides and dozens of other inflatable fun toys for young kids....
View ArticleMaybe it's just the flu, but...
Maybe it’s just the flu, but…This is the time of year when we almost expect to get a cold or flu and so the sniffles, headaches, nausea, and aches and pains are often disregarded. read more
View ArticleDon't be swept off of your feet!
A home inspection of any home with a wood burning fixture, be it furnace, stove or fireplace should include a recommendation to have the chimney and flue inspected, and serviced or repaired if...
View ArticleSelecting a new furnace/heating plant
Ready to spend some big bucks on a new furnace? Well let's try to minimize the pain and maximize the gain. A heating plant is almost never a DIY exercise for several reasons, but first let's look at...
View ArticleSometimes Business Stinks!
Sometimes Business Stinks!____________________________________read more
View ArticleReturn On Investment With Home Remodeling Projects
Return On Investment With Home Remodeling Projects read more
View ArticleThe worst return on investment with home remodeling projects
The worst return on investment with home remodeling projectsread more
View ArticleGarage door defects found during home inspections
During home inspections, one of the most common defects we find in homes with automatic garage door openers is a maladjusted pressure sensor. The whole purpose of these is to reverse the doors motion...
View ArticleHalloween Safety Tips from NFPA
Halloween Safety Tips from NFPAAs parents we all are aware of the risks involved in Halloween, poorly lit residential streets, excited children with focus on candy not cars, and the necessity of...
View ArticlePresenting your Fargo/Moorhead home at its best for the home inspection
Presenting your Fargo/Moorhead home at its best for the home inspectionread more
View ArticleWinterize Your Cabin or Lake Home.
If you haven't winterize your cabin yet, it's really time to get started. We all should've started just a little earlier but frankly life does get in the way. I thought I'd review some of the things...
View ArticleWater, Your Homes #1 Enemy
Water, Your Homes #1 Enemy If you should Google the top 10 own problems found by home inspectors you will find several lists that are not in total agreement. The reason for this quite simply is...
View ArticleAging In Place
Aging In Place As our population matures, a code word for getting older, aging in place becomes a more and more popular idea. Even though the aging population may be in good health, in general, there...
View ArticleLet there be light!
Let there be light! A few hints from ypur local professional Home Inspector about lighting your home.read more
View ArticleGetting Ready for a Home Inspection
Getting Ready for the Home Inspection Getting ready for a home inspector’s visit does not need to be scary. Remember, a home inspection does not pass or fail a home, it simply provides information to...
View ArticleInspecting the home you plan on selling
Inspecting the home you plan on selling I have to admit that recommending a presale home inspection is a little self-serving for a home inspector. That’s not to say it isn’t a good idea. The basic...
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