Lanny Freng
When its time to upgrade your water heater...
Replacement time will come at some point, let's look at some of the options available these days. Water heaters haven't changed much over...
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Lanny Freng
Apr 42 min read
Is Spray Foam Insulation the answer?
It certainly is... IF IT IS DONE RIGHT. I recently attended some continuing education and we had Tom Harris present. Tom is the guru of...
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Lanny Freng
Feb 142 min read
Have a shower valve handle that is difficult to operate?
During home inspections, it is not uncommon to find a shower valve handle that is difficult to turn. Some get to the point where it is...
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Lanny Freng
Jan 162 min read
Have a heated garage? Check this product out...
If you keep a heated garage throughout the winter you may want to look into this product. It is called a ThermoTrak and helps keep the...
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Lanny Freng
Dec 11, 20232 min read
You had your home inspection done...Now what? Let me introduce "Your House Coach".
Your home inspection has been completed, issues were found and now where do you go? Tessa Murry has started a company that is a first of...
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Lanny Freng
Nov 8, 20233 min read
Big changes coming in the homeowner's insurance world...
This one is a little bit longer but it is going to affect every homeowner. Times are changing in the insurance world... With recent...
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Lanny Freng
Jul 11, 20232 min read
One of the simpler proactive moves a homeowner can make...
I see this quite a bit in day-to-day inspections. Moisture stains around bath vent fans. What causes it and what can be done about it? If...
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Lanny Freng
May 11, 20232 min read
Radon test results are high, now what?
You are working your way through the purchase transaction, your offer is accepted, the home inspection is done and the radon test results...
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Lanny Freng
Apr 12, 20232 min read
Wobble, wobble, wobble...
They are out there! A wobbling fan is usually caused by one of two reasons. First, improper fixture box. Not every light fixture box is...
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Lanny Freng
Mar 6, 20232 min read
I'd say 7 out of 10 homes have at least one...
One of the most common defects I find is a door that does not latch. Today we are going to cover what causes it and how you can repair...
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Lanny Freng
Feb 14, 20232 min read
For us rural folk...
If you have a well you have one of these or at least some form of it. What the heck does it do?? The pressure tank performs a few tasks....
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Lanny Freng
Jan 13, 20232 min read
They're Back...
They seem to be all the rage right now... LVP (luxury vinyl plank) floors. They are installed in the majority of new housing and are very...
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Lanny Freng
Dec 19, 202214 min read
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time...
Build a cabin, it'll be fun they said. This is true, but at times daunting. In 2013 we bought land on Lake Vermilion in northern...
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Lanny Freng
Nov 22, 20221 min read
Drip Caps...
What are they and why are they so important? A drip cap is installed in several areas of the exterior but mainly over windows and doors....
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Lanny Freng
Nov 22, 20221 min read
Winterizing your central air
Its best to try and keep the majority of snow out of your exterior central air unit. This can help prolong the interior components and...
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Lanny Freng
Nov 22, 20222 min read
Garage Firewalls... what are you missing?
Recent construction requires a firewall between any portion of the garage that abuts the home's living area. This firewall should extend...
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Lanny Freng
Nov 22, 20222 min read
Cracks near the ceiling
Many more recently built homes particularly splits and ranch-style homes utilize scissor trusses for the vaulted attic structure. In the...
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Lanny Freng
Nov 22, 20222 min read
'Tis the season for Ice Dams
It’s that time of year again when ice dams can cause serious issues with your home. I was out in Lonsdale, MN doing a home inspection and...
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Lanny Freng
Nov 21, 20221 min read
Does it need a steel skirt?
If you have an older home you may have a combination of drain pipe materials in the home. Often times these are joined together with...
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Lanny Freng
Nov 21, 20222 min read
Blue, Green, Yellow Buttons??
What are the little colored buttons on the breakers in my electrical panel? These are test buttons for either GFCI or AFCI protection....
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