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Buying a Stucco Home? Heads Up.
Buying a stucco home? Heads up. Original post by: Structure Tech A lot of people here in the Twin Cities believe this was an issue with Woodbury homes, but Woodbury was simply the one city who was bold enough to put out a position paper questioning the viability of...
5 Easy Winter Home Improvement Projects
The cold weather may limit the amount of time you spend outdoors, but it also provides you with plenty of incentive to improve the indoor conditions of your house. If you're looking for ways to increase the value of your property, here are a few easy winter home...
Safety Essentials for Your Home
There are certain safety essentials for your home that you’ll always want to have on hand. These items help make your home a safer and healthier place. Fire Extinguisher Every home needs at least one fire extinguisher on each level of the home. If a small fire erupts,...
5 Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality
Poor indoor air quality impacts your comfort in the home and your health. Air quality in a house can be compromised by factors such as outside pollution, poor building emissions, heating appliances, and indoor habits. Use the tips below to freshen the air in your home...
How to Heat Your Home Efficiently
Learning how to heat your home efficiently saves money and improves comfort. Here are some simple tips to help you accomplish that goal. Fix Drafts Examine your home for cracks and holes and seal up the gaps. To locate drafts, wait for a windy day and use a small...
4 Reasons to Order a Home Inspection
Why a Buyer Should Order a Home Inspection Buying a home is the biggest purchase many people will make, so it's important for both the buyer and seller to feel they're getting a fair deal. Surprise repairs and hidden issues can sour a new home purchase, leaving buyers...
5 Tips for Safe Fireplace Use for Fall
Prepare for Safe Fireplace Use Now Fall is right around the corner, and if you have a fireplace, you probably can't wait to use it. Now is the perfect time to get your fireplace ready for the first day of cool weather. This article goes over the best tips for safe...
Home Improvement Projects to Tackle This Fall
If you didn’t have time for all of your home improvement projects this summer, fall is the perfect season of the year to complete these tasks. Tackle some do-it-yourself renovations or hire a contractor to complete one or more of these fall home improvement projects....
How a Seller Can Prepare for a Home Inspection
You've been working for weeks getting your home ready to list on the market and you finally have an offer on the table. Selling a house is an involved process, but it's not over yet. Buyers often arrange for a home inspection to verify that the major systems are in...
Reasons to Test for Radon in Your Home
Radon gas is a dangerous threat that can cause serious health problems. With a better understanding of what radon is and how it gets inside your home, you will understand why it's important to test for radon. Why It’s Important to Test for Radon in Your Home Uranium...
5 Ways to Save Water At Home
It is easy to take water for granted and unnecessarily waste water around the house. By being mindful about our usage, we can reduce the amount of water we consume and lower utility bills. Try these five tips to help you save water at home. Don't Let Water Run You've...
How Thermal Imaging is Used in Home Inspections
If you're in the market for a new home, order a home inspection before making a financial commitment to the property. When hiring a home inspector, ask if he or she uses thermal imaging in home inspections. These images can reveal issues that would normally be...
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