Structure Talk
By Reuben Saltzman
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Structure Talk is a podcast about houses, home maintenance, home ownership, buying and selling houses, and of course, home inspections. The show is hosted by Reuben Saltzman at Structure Tech and Tessa Murry, the House Coach.Our podcast is sponsored by Inspector Empire Builder.Email us at podcast@structuretech.com
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Dryerjacks, listener Q&A, and a few other topics
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May 19, 2025 |
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Homeowner Questions and Answers, Part 3
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Homeowner Questions and Answers, Part 2
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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Sewer repair methods (with Noah Gavic)
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Homeowner Questions and Answers, Part 1
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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New ways to inspect air conditioners (with Mark Cramer)
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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More energy efficient home = less durable
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Personal problems with mold and IAQ
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Foundation problems and Geotechnical Engineering (with Michael Simpson)
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Wildfires and home inspections (with Philippe Heller)
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Regional Inspection Differences (with Miki Mertz)
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Regional Inspection Differences (with Mark Cramer)
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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Regional Inspection Differences (with Charles Buell)
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Regional Inspection Differences (with Bryan Standley)
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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Regional Inspection Differences (with Will Misegades)
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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Regional Inspection Differences (with Mike Casey)
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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Foundation Repair Secrets (with RK Bob Brown)
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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Water heater anode rod replacement follow-up
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Blower doors and more (with Jake McAlpine)
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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A call to action over the proposed ASHI SOP (with James Katen)
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Over-reporting: how much is too much?
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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New AC requirements coming in 2025 (with Robin Johnson)
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Four-Point Inspections (with Jon Bolton & Eric Houseman)
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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Water Heater Maintenance (with Tim Hammack)
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Tankless Water Heaters (with Tim Hammack)
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Grounding and Bonding (with Mike Casey)
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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The NAR settlement: big disruptor or little blip? (With Michael Bartus)
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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Yes, you can paint stucco (with Dennis Fiorilli from Sherwin Williams)
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Water Woes with Reuben & Tessa
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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Foundation Repair Options (with Michael from Standard Water)
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Basement water problems and solutions (with Steve Grohn)
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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An update on Photoelectric Smoke Alarms (with Skip Walker)
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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Homeowners insurance prices are skyrocketing (with Tim Molgren)
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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Ridealong Adventures
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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Inspecting Dryer Ducts
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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Ungrounded Three-Prong Outlets
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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Heat Pumps (with Patrick Huelman)
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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Dishwashers and Double-Traps
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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Gas Appliances and Masonry Chimneys
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Deck Inspections for Homeowners
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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Attics should always be accessible
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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Indoor air quality and mold in commercial buildings (with Neil Carlson)
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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A tribute to our mentors
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May 20, 2024 |
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Mold testing standards and procedures (with Eric Larsen)
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May 13, 2024 |
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Mold and health scares
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May 06, 2024 |
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Reuben gets whipped up about gas leaks
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Home improvement wins and fails
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Spring Maintenance for Minnesota Homeowners
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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Spray Foam Insulation Part 3 (with Tom Harris)
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Spray Foam Insulation Part 2 (with Tom Harris)
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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Spray Foam Insulation Part 1 (with Tom Harris)
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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Fuel Oil Tanks with Doug Nething
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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Mold Remediation (with All Dry)
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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Smart Home updates Part 2 (with Dr. Ben Franske)
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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Smart Home updates Part 1 (with Dr. Ben Franske)
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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Deal Killers (with Anna Saltzman)
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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DIY cold plunges and health talk
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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Home Fire Safety (with Sue Gardner)
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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The hidden costs of cheap radon mitigation system (with Joshua Kerber)
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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2023 Wrap Up
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Dec 31, 2023 |
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Improving Indoor Air Quality (with Jeff May)
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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Permanent LED Christmas Light Fail + the problem with basement waterproofing companies
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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Home Inspection Terms Explained
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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Garage door opener inspections
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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Home Owner Association Problems (with Kyle Miller)
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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Regional Inspection Differences (with Paul Staron)
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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Regional Inspection Differences (with Chad Fabry)
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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Regional Inspection Differences (with Jon Bolton)
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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Regional Inspection Differences (with Jim Katen)
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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Regional Inspection Differences (with Dusty Jameson)
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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Water Heater Woes
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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Advanced furnace and airflow testing (with Bruce Stahlberg)
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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Rules for house/garage common walls (with Adam Barthel)
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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Stinging insect problems (with Scott Dorn)
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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Next-level bathroom remodel hacks
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Sep 04, 2023 |
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Mortgage Q&A (with Mike Louden)
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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Introducing Your House Coach
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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Why do some home inspections take so much time
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Aug 07, 2023 |
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2023 NEC Updates (with John Williamson)
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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Home Inspector Vehicle Tips & Tricks (with Eric Houseman)
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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Inspecting Permanent Wood Foundations (with George Ury)
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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Gas Fireplace Hazards
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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Advice to New Home Inspectors
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May 22, 2023 |
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Hollow wall anchors and combustion air
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May 15, 2023 |
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Must Have Tool For Home Owners Part 2
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May 08, 2023 |
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Must Have Tool For Home Owners
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May 01, 2023 |
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Melting snow and basement water
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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Insulation Scam
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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CE class offerings, failed electrical experiments
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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Notes left by sellers
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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Phantom Loads
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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Vacant House Advice
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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Electric service size vs panel size
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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Radon facts and myths
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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Window Replacements Part 4 (with Ryan Carey)
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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Window Replacements Part 3 (with Ryan Carey)
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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Window Replacements Part 2 (with Ryan Carey)
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Feb 06, 2023 |
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Window Replacements Part 1 (with Ryan Carey)
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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What to do about ice dams if you already have them
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Jan 23, 2023 |
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How to prevent ice dams
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Jan 16, 2023 |
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Smart homes are hard to inspect (with Dr. Ben Franske)
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Jan 09, 2023 |
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Happy New Year!
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Jan 02, 2023 |
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Women in Home Inspections (with Uli Sommers and Jaymie Paternoster)
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Dec 26, 2022 |
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Pre-drywall and 11-month warranty inspections: the results of our secret shop
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Dec 19, 2022 |
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Home inspection tools of the trade that we're in love with (with Eric Houseman)
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Dec 12, 2022 |
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Home Inspection Mistakes, part 2
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Dec 05, 2022 |
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Home Inspection Mistakes, part 1 (with Neil Saltzman)
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Nov 28, 2022 |
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Natural gas safety, floor drains, and moisture testing vinyl siding
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Nov 21, 2022 |
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Accepting new ideas
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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Interview with a past client
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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Home Inspection Legal Issues (with Atty. Steve Laitinen)
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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New Garages (with Rob Thomas)
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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Electromagnetic Fields Part 2 (with Nate Johnson)
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Oct 03, 2022 |
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Electromagnetic Fields Part 1 (with Nate Johnson)
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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Home Warranties
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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Funky Odors (with Vickie Swenson)
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Sep 12, 2022 |
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Advanced Radon Mitigation Systems (with Jessie Green)
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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Central Vs Dedicated Return Ducts (with Dr Allison Bailes)
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Aug 22, 2022 |
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Top 5 Home Inspection Finds
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Aug 15, 2022 |
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Hazardous locations for appliances
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Aug 08, 2022 |
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What makes a bedroom legal?
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Aug 01, 2022 |
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Surge protection, AFCI and GFCI nuisance tripping, and more discussion of bad panels (with Mike Twitty)
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Jul 25, 2022 |
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Three simple AC maintenance items
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Jul 18, 2022 |
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Handyman Woes (with Daniel Felt)
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Jul 11, 2022 |
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Real Estate Market Updates (with Joe Schwartzbauer)
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Jul 04, 2022 |
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Structure Tech accepts the Challenger (panel)
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Jun 27, 2022 |
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Sewer Inspections (with Istvan Zsako)
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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Look out for these red flags Part 2
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Jun 13, 2022 |
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Look out for these red flags
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Jun 06, 2022 |
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Energy Efficiency Comes Last
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May 30, 2022 |
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Fire codes are written in blood
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May 23, 2022 |
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Changes to Appraisals
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May 16, 2022 |
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Energy efficiency should never come first (with Patrick Huelman)
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May 09, 2022 |
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The Importance of Context in Communication
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May 02, 2022 |
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Home Inspections Vs Healthy Homes
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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Hazards with lead water lines
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Apr 18, 2022 |
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All about soft water and Kinetico (with Travis McKenzie)
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Apr 11, 2022 |
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Insulating a 1.5-story home
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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Before you skip the home inspection
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Mar 28, 2022 |
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Home Inspection Reports, Clicking vs Clumping
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Mar 14, 2022 |
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Introducing Inspection Services
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Mar 07, 2022 |
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Appliance Repairs and Maintenance (with Phil Whiteford)
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Feb 28, 2022 |
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How to win your home purchase agreement (with Rhonda Wilson)
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Feb 21, 2022 |
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Code Officials vs Home Inspectors (with Douglas Hansen)
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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Solar roof panels (with Jeremiah Broz)
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Feb 07, 2022 |
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Vaccine Mandate Update + Job Interview No-No's
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Jan 31, 2022 |
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Roof Problems and Finger-pointing (with Kyle Miller)
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Jan 24, 2022 |
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Hazardous Locations for Glass
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Jan 17, 2022 |
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Urinals, spray foam, and tiled showers
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Jan 10, 2022 |
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CO Safety and getting thrown under the bus
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Jan 03, 2022 |
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Reuben's tech tips
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Dec 27, 2021 |
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Where to find mold, Part 2
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Dec 20, 2021 |
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Where to find mold, Part 1
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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Winter prep, do we follow our own advice
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Dec 06, 2021 |
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Why is my house crying
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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Electrical Horrors Stories (with Jason Brozen)
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Nov 15, 2021 |
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Three-months wait for furnace parts (with Kevin Strandberg)
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Nov 08, 2021 |
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Vaccine mandate (with Leonard Segal)
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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Vinyl windows are better than wood
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Oct 25, 2021 |
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Fall maintenance
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Oct 18, 2021 |
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Big and unusual home inspection finds
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Oct 11, 2021 |
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Photoelectric smoke alarms: you're not a conspiracy theorist if there's really a conspiracy (with Skip Walker)
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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James Hardie vs LP Smartside (with Ryan Carey)
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Sep 27, 2021 |
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Major siding failures (with Mark Parlee)
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Sep 20, 2021 |
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The dark side of pest control (with Scott Dorn)
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Sep 13, 2021 |
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Remembering Rick Norling
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Sep 06, 2021 |
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Why Tessa hates T&G
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Aug 30, 2021 |
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Should Home Inspectors Test for Carbon Monoxide?
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Aug 23, 2021 |
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Gas log fireplaces
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Aug 16, 2021 |
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Window problems and solutions
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Aug 09, 2021 |
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Home Inspection Process Part 3
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Aug 02, 2021 |
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Home Inspection Process Part 2
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Jul 26, 2021 |
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Home Inspection Process Part 1
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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Radon, Radon, and Radon (with Josh Kerber)
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Jul 12, 2021 |
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Blogging and Social Media (Reuben is a guest)
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Jul 05, 2021 |
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Kickbacks, software, and home inspections as loss leaders (with Kevin Wagstaff)
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Jun 28, 2021 |
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Variety Pack (Majordomo, testing GFCIs, Reuben's book summaries, new show focus)
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Jun 21, 2021 |
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New Construction Techniques
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Jun 14, 2021 |
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Is this a problem?
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Jun 07, 2021 |
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Water Damage (with 24-Restore)
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May 31, 2021 |
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Deck Safety
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May 24, 2021 |
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Lumber Prices
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May 17, 2021 |
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Grounding, Bonding, Shocks, and Electrocution
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May 10, 2021 |
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Are we in a housing bubble? (with Dan Sibinski)
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May 03, 2021 |
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Kura Home Maintenance (with Daniel Felt)
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Apr 26, 2021 |
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The National Home Inspector Exam (with Brendan Ryan)
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Apr 19, 2021 |
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Why you shouldn't buy a house today (with Michael Bartus)
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Apr 12, 2021 |
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How to be a good business competitor (with Dirk van Reenen)
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Apr 05, 2021 |
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An inside look at chimney inspections (with Steve Trumble)
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Mar 28, 2021 |
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Mandated Energy Audit (with George Ury)
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Mar 21, 2021 |
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The Future of Energy Efficiency (with Peter Troast)
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Mar 14, 2021 |
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Spectora, Software, and Company Culture (with Kevin Wagstaff)
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Mar 07, 2021 |
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Buying homes without inspections (with Jim Starr)
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Feb 28, 2021 |
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Sewer Inspection Horrors (with Joseph Whitters)
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Feb 21, 2021 |
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Frozen Faucets
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Feb 14, 2021 |
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Beam Fill and Rotted Rim Joists
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Feb 08, 2021 |
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Things Home Inspectors Should Never Say
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Feb 01, 2021 |
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Building Science Fight Club (Christine Williamson)
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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Solar Tubes: Good or Evil?
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Jan 18, 2021 |
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The Future Of Home Inspections (Michael Conrad II)
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Jan 11, 2021 |
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Buying a house that's covered with snow (with Michael Bartus)
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Jan 04, 2021 |
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2020 In Review
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Dec 28, 2020 |
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There's no such thing as a settlement crack (with Rob Vassallo)
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Dec 20, 2020 |
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Electrical Updates for 2020 with John Williamson, Part 2
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Dec 06, 2020 |
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Pay to Play
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Nov 29, 2020 |
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VOCs and EMFs (with Shaylee Oleson)
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Nov 22, 2020 |
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Chimney and Fireplace Safety
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Nov 15, 2020 |
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Improper Stone Installation
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Nov 08, 2020 |
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Real Estate Negotiations (with Michael Bartus)
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Nov 01, 2020 |
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The C-Word
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Oct 25, 2020 |
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New home inspection software and new attendance policies (with Eric Houseman)
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Oct 19, 2020 |
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Minneapolis vs Saint Paul water (with Brady Androff)
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Oct 12, 2020 |
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Electrical Updates for 2020 (with John Williamson)
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Oct 05, 2020 |
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Building Science 101
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Sep 28, 2020 |
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Live Building Code Q&A (with Andy Schreder)
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Sep 21, 2020 |
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"Your insurance company isn't dumb" (with Steve Kuhl)
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Sep 07, 2020 |
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Is your roof over 15 years old? Here's why you should care.
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Aug 31, 2020 |
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The evolution of home inspection scheduling with Lisa Ferrario
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Aug 24, 2020 |
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A case for private city inspections with Andy Schreder
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Aug 17, 2020 |
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How to sell your home with fewer problems
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Aug 10, 2020 |
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Goodbye master bedroom, hello primary bedroom
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Aug 03, 2020 |
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Building Permits: value add or necessary evil?
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Jul 27, 2020 |
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Running your home like a business
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Jul 20, 2020 |
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PODCAST: James Thomas, executive director of the American Society of Home Inspectors
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Jul 13, 2020 |
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PODCAST: Nasty Issues In Houses
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Jul 06, 2020 |
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Easter Eggs, Part II
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Jun 29, 2020 |
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House Timeline For Issues
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Jun 22, 2020 |
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Fires, home inspections, and insurance
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Jun 15, 2020 |
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Air conditioning follow-up, COVID-19 protocols for home inspectors
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Jun 08, 2020 |
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George Floyd, commentary from Dr. Stephen Crawford
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May 29, 2020 |
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Air conditioners and the end of R-22 refrigerant
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May 25, 2020 |
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Patrick Huelman, Tessa's professor
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May 18, 2020 |
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PODCAST: Everyone loves Milind
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May 11, 2020 |
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Mean feedback, leaky hose spigots, and wet sub-slab ducts
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May 04, 2020 |
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Reuben's flooded house and other homeowner flubs
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Apr 27, 2020 |
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PODCAST: Tessa and Reuben get serious about attic access panels
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Apr 20, 2020 |
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COVID-19 and Home Inspections discussion
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Apr 13, 2020 |
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Ceiling fans don't cool rooms
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Apr 06, 2020 |
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Real estate talk with Dan Sibinski, part 2
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Mar 30, 2020 |
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Pocket listings with Dan Sibinski
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Mar 23, 2020 |
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Best advice ever with Neil Saltzman
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Mar 16, 2020 |
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Interview with Minneapolis TISH program supervisor Breanna Patsch
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Mar 09, 2020 |
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Facebook Live Q&A Session #2
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Mar 02, 2020 |
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Old houses vs new houses, Part 2
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Feb 23, 2020 |
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Old houses vs new houses, part 1
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Feb 17, 2020 |
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Why some homes qualify for hail damage insurance restoration but others don't
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Feb 10, 2020 |
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Don't call them smoke detectors!
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Feb 03, 2020 |
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Podcast: Roof Vents with Ross Anderson, Part 2
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Jan 27, 2020 |
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Air Quality with Ross Anderson, Part 1
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Jan 20, 2020 |
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What should be negotiated after the home inspection?
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Jan 13, 2020 |
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Podcast: George's Pet Peeves
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Jan 06, 2020 |
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The most common place to find mold in homes: mold talk with Vickie Swenson, Part II
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Dec 30, 2019 |
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Mold talk with Vickie Swenson
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Dec 23, 2019 |
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Our thoughts on the new Minneapolis Energy Disclosure program, taking effect 1/15/20
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Dec 16, 2019 |
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When the seller attends the home inspection
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Dec 09, 2019 |
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Smart Home Improvements
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Dec 02, 2019 |
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Facebook Live Q&A Session
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Nov 25, 2019 |
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Home Maintenance with Kura
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Nov 18, 2019 |
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Projects we're working on
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Nov 11, 2019 |
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Chimney and Fireplace Safety
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Nov 04, 2019 |
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Roof de-icing cables with Steve Kuhl
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Oct 28, 2019 |
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All about Radon
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Oct 21, 2019 |
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Fall maintenance for Minnesota Homeowners
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Oct 14, 2019 |
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Asbestos, Home Inspections, and Vermiculite
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Oct 07, 2019 |
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Stucco Failures
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Sep 30, 2019 |
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Home Inspection Mistakes
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Sep 23, 2019 |
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Home inspector training
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Sep 16, 2019 |
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A home inspector's perfect house
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Sep 09, 2019 |
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Ice dams: how a professional fixes them the right way
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Sep 02, 2019 |
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Problems with Story-and-a-Half Houses
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Aug 26, 2019 |
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Sewers and floor drains
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Aug 19, 2019 |
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Basement Water
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Aug 12, 2019 |
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Pilot Episode: Home Inspection Easter Eggs
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Aug 02, 2019 |