Minnesota home inspection blog
Seasonal advice for northwest-metro homeowners — ice dams, radon season, frozen pipes, buying and selling timing, and home maintenance.
How to prevent ice dams on your Minnesota roof
Insulation, ventilation and air-sealing steps that stop ice dams before winter.
Why winter is radon testing season in Minnesota
Closed-house conditions make the cold months the most accurate time to test.
The best time to buy a home in the Twin Cities
How the northwest-metro market shifts through the seasons for buyers.
Spring selling checklist for northwest-metro sellers
Pre-listing fixes that pay off before the spring market heats up.
Preventing frozen pipes in a Minnesota cold snap
Where pipes freeze and the simple steps that protect them.
Fall home maintenance checklist for Minnesota
Gutters, grading, furnace and chimney tasks to do before the freeze.
Understanding your furnace's lifespan
How to tell whether a Minnesota furnace has years left or is on borrowed time.
Spring foundation and water check
Snowmelt and spring rain reveal grading and seepage problems fast.
Buying an older rambler in the northwest metro
What 1950s-70s ramblers commonly hide and what to budget for.
New construction red flags buyers miss
The grading, insulation and finish issues common in fast-built homes.
Attic ventilation explained
Soffit, ridge and baffle basics that protect your roof and cut bills.
Sump pump maintenance for Minnesota basements
Testing, backups and battery basics before the spring thaw.
Meeting your inspection contingency deadline
How to schedule and act fast inside a tight purchase agreement.
Electrical panel safety in older homes
Recognizing undersized, recalled and hazardous panels before you buy.
Summer roof and siding check
Why the warm months are the time to assess roof life and engineered siding.