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• Exhaust Gas Leaks on Boilers

  

  Without question, the biggest problem that I find with boilers on old Minneapolis and Saint Paul homes is leaking exhaust gas. While every heating contractor... Read more

  The 26 July 2011 by   Homesmsp
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• Water Softener Installation Defects

  

  I'm not sure if it's handy homeowners or negligent contractors that are responsible, but I find the same installation defects on water softeners over and over... Read more

  The 19 July 2011 by   Homesmsp
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• Veranda Presents “ The HOUSE of WINDSOR”

  

  A few days ago I finally I had the opportunity to participate in a private behind-the-scenes tour of a most spectacular new home – led by Veranda’s Features... Read more

  The 11 July 2011 by   Lorigilder
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• Bringing That Beach Style Home

  

  Beach style living gives you the luxury of living more casually but with great sophistication and style. So if you’ve just returned from a beach vacation and yo... Read more

  The 06 July 2011 by   Lorigilder
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• What Will Happen If Your Sump Pump Fails?

  

  Most houses with sump pumps rely on the pumps to keep the basement from flooding. When a big rain storm comes through, the sump pump will really be needed... an... Read more

  The 05 July 2011 by   Homesmsp
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• Pets

  

  I was in a home this week that had a dog. I LOVE animals, but when I see a pet in a home, my advice is to remove it while the home is on the market. Buyers may... Read more

  The 25 June 2011 by   Homesmsp
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• 4 Reasons Not to Make a Counter Offer

  

  Purchase offers usually come in low, and most buyers and sellers expect to do some negotiating to come to an agreement. However, be careful about trying to... Read more

  The 20 June 2011 by   Homesmsp
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• Thanks and My Garage Door

  

  Thank you all for helping us with the naming process! We do love all the "fretwork" suggestions, and are now pondering Fret Works or Fret Shop. Its so hard... Read more

  The 07 June 2011 by   Danikaherrick
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• Trapping Your Condensate

  

  In approximately 99.2% of the houses that I inspect, there's a 3/4" hole in the air conditioner ductwork that lets air blow out where it shouldn't. Can you gues... Read more

  The 07 June 2011 by   Homesmsp
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• Is the Buyer Waiting Game Coming to a Close?

  

  At the end of the tax credit last year it seemed like buyers dropped off the face of the planet... and the total number of Twin Cities sales last year dropped t... Read more

  The 06 June 2011 by   Homesmsp
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