It’s getting warmer in Minnesota. Finally the snow is melting and we’re getting rain instead of snow. While I think everybody here is ready for Spring, warmer temperatures, snow melt and rain present an imminent hazard for your home. If you don’t want to deal with a wet basement this year, here are some tips […]
Missing Sump Pump? Your Drain Tile System Can’t Help You
A drain tile system is one of the three key components to a home’s water management system (gutters and grading being the other two). Not every home has one. Not every home needs one. But if you have a drain tile system installed in your home, you want to make sure the system is always […]
Know Your GFCI Reset Locations
Do you know where the GFCI reset buttons are located in your home? Apart from searching for defects and other areas of concern during a home inspection, one of my major goals during the walkthrough time with my clients is to familiarize them with the major systems in their prospective new…
Downspout Extensions and Water Management
On a recent Minneapolis Truth in Housing inspection, I came across this all too common deficiency in a home’s water management system. When inspecting the gutter system on a home, one of the most common defects relates to the downspout extensions. If you’ll notice here, a downspout extension has been knocked loose and is lying […]