Carbon Monoxide Safety

August 20, 2009 by Randy · Leave a Comment 

co alarm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minnesota has issued new requirements for carbon monoxide alarms that became effective in 2007 and will address all homes in 2009. Read more

Composite Decking Recall

August 19, 2009 by Randy · Leave a Comment 

decking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Composite decking recalled by Louisiana Pacific; decks can detoriate and break, posing fall hazard a potential safety concern. Read more

Emergency Escapes

August 18, 2009 by Randy · Leave a Comment 

window well

 

 

 

 

 

As many homeowners already know having an emergency escape or egress window for your basement is extremely important. Read more

Malfunctioning Water Heater

August 15, 2009 by Randy · Leave a Comment 

water heater

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

A water heater with a problem. In the picture above you can see signs of what is occuring with this water heater, caught in a home inspection. Read more

What Is Radon Gas and Why Its Important

August 10, 2009 by Randy · Leave a Comment 

radon

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is radon gas? Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, naturally occuring radioactive gas, that is formed from the breakdown of the Read more

Spider Caught During Inspection

August 10, 2009 by Randy · Leave a Comment 

dsc03490

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While it is common during an inspection to encounter many different things from structural issues, roof leaks and improper wiring just a few, Read more