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Est. Reading Time: 3-4  minutes Written by Jake Miller, Licensed Home Inspector Alright so you just completed your home inspection and had the walkthrough done. You are sitting at home on your couch and begin to look through your report. A sudden feeling of dread comes in. Holy cow, you see that there are 65 […]

Est. Reading Time: 3-4  minutes Written by Jake Miller, Licensed Home Inspector   Radon – What is it and how did it get in my home? Radon is an odorless, tasteless, and invisible naturally occurring gas that is found in all homes. Long term exposure to high levels of radon (>4 pCi/l) can lead to

Est. Reading Time: 7-9 minutes Written by Jake Miller, Licensed Home Inspector What a summer it’s been! Here in Minnesota, we’ve had our fair share of heavy rain and sweltering heat. But alas, fall is right around the corner—and getting your home ready before the snow flies is essential. Maybe you noticed a few issues

Est. Reading Time: 3-4 minutes Written by Jake Miller, Licensed Home Inspector Within the first few minutes of walking through a home, most inspectors can tell whether the inspection will be straightforward or full of surprises.  I’d like to share a few things that can help make an inspector’s day go more smoothly—along with some

Est. Reading Time: 3-4 minutes Written by Jake Miller, Licensed Home Inspector * I am not a licensed Realtor® and it is recommended to talk with your Realtor® about whether or not a pre-list inspection is in your best interest. Every situation is different and your Realtor® will know what could be best for you

Est. Reading Time: 5 minutes Written by Jake Miller, Licensed Home Inspector Is A Water Test Needed In A Home Inspection? As home inspectors, we are often asked if the water in a particular city is “good” or not. That is a tough question to answer as there are many variables to that answer. Does

Est. Reading Time: 8 minutes Written by Jake Miller, Licensed Home Inspector Realtor Tips: Easy Things to Spot During a Showing Sometimes during the walkthrough portion of a home inspection, our client’s realtor will ask about what are some small things that they can be on the lookout for during an initial showing that could

Est. Reading Time: 9 minutes Written by Jake Miller, Licensed Home Inspector How Long Will My Appliances Last? One of the most common questions I am asked during a home inspection is, “How long will X appliance last?” That can be a tough question to answer as each appliance has a different life expectancy and there are