IT'S HAPPENING! The "S" word is in the forecast for next week! That means it's time to get some "S" done to prepare! Here are a few things that it would behoove us to do before it flies. Start the snow blower and make sure there are no issues with it. Get the shovels ready. […]
Have you ever walked into your home to be hit in the face with an awful smell? At first you may think. "Wow, someone could have opened a window in the bathroom!", but you soon notice that the smell is everywhere you go? I hope your answer is no. I'm having this experience currently. After […]
It's time again to prepare our homes for winter. This year, I'll be outlining ice dams, and things we can do to help prevent them, and solutions for what to do when you have ice dams. What is an Ice Dam An ice dam is not something frozen beavers create during winter months. It is […]
Why Inspect The main reason to perform a buyer's inspection is so that you know what you are purchasing. You can read more about why you should inspect at this blog post. If the inspection turns up a $6,000 problem, it would a good time to renegotiate the purchase since you discovered a problem that wasn't apparent […]
Batteries can die without you knowing it. It's best to check smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector batteries at least twice a year. In fact, some recommend replacing these batteries twice per year. I find that overkill. The batteries in my detectors seem to last two to three years before I get that annoying beep […]
How often should I change my furnace filter? What are the furnace filters for? And why change them? What about those super ultra filters? What are furnace filters for? A furnace filter's job is to filter the air going through the furnace so that your furnace blower, heat exchange, and a-coils are clean and efficient. […]
Carbon Monoxide Detector Placement Did you know that Minnesota Law Stat. 299.51 now requires carbon monoxide detectors within 10 feet of legal bedroom in existing homes? This law was passed last year and required CO detectors in new construction houses last year. But it also put into effect the same requirements for existing houses effective […]
Green Home Guide Green Guide Green Home Guide for Families Green Office Guide Everybody is talking green, and by green, I don't mean money. Green is in. It's the latest thing. The government has gotten into the act by forming ENERGY STAR, a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. […]
One thing I love about living in a South Minneapolis home is that I have green things growing all around it. The trouble is, sometimes, the growing gets a little out of hand, and I don't always have the time to deal with it. Well, the summer growing season is more than over. Most things […]
