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This frigid year of 2019, has already given us snow fall somewhere around 35-45” in our general area, and this coming weekend another 6-8” of wet snow may dump down on us, followed by a back-to-back winter storm that is predicted for Tuesday. As we finally are starting to gain hope that the temperature might… Read more »
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How ice dams form and how to correct it
Posted by & filed under Home Tips.Ice dams most commonly occur in older homes as a result of inadequate insulation and/or ventilation. We will cover how ice dams happen in homes built with knee walls, and how it can be prevented. Typically, these types of homes are one and half-stories with an attic on top, and a sloped ceiling resting on… Read more »
Winter Hazards In Your Home
Posted by & filed under Home Tips.Winter weather is causing safety hazards in homes in the Fargo and Moorhead area. Many home owners do not understand the possible consequences of neglecting them, or how to correct these problems. We have listed the 6 most common issues that we see on a day to day basis, and what to do to fix… Read more »
Cold Weather Warning In Fargo, North Dakota & Moorhead, Minnesota
Posted by & filed under Uncategorized.The US National Weather Service is predicting windchill’s as low as -50F this coming week, and numerous homes in our area will experience water damage from freezing pipes. Make sure that water supply pipes in cold areas of your home are well insulated, make sure that the water to your outside faucets are turned off,… Read more »
Nordic Inspected – Largest Home In Fargo, North Dakota
Posted by & filed under Uncategorized.We inspected the largest home in Fargo, North Dakota – TWICE! The home was built in 2000 and was sold in 2007 for $1.8 million. The property tax in 2012 was $38,000! In 2013 this was the most expensive home in North Dakota and was listed for 3.249 million ($438 per square foot) although the… Read more »
Lars Knows Condensation
Posted by & filed under Commercial Inspection, Home Inspection, Home Tips.Controlling humidity in your home Most people think that the majority of the moisture in a home comes from everyday activities like cooking, showering and laundry. However, a typical home emits 15 gallons of water a day into the air through its basement and foundation. That’s right, 15 gallons. Having moisture in your… Read more »
LARS KNOWS – GOOD GRADE
Posted by & filed under Commercial Inspection, Home Inspection.Extreme weather is becoming more common in our area with conditions that fluctuate from very wet to very dry within a matter of days. It is possible to have no water in your basement even if you have a negative grade around your home, but the issue should be addressed to prepare for that… Read more »
Did you know that leaks at the gas meter are common in our area?
Posted by & filed under Home Inspection.One of the most common things we find during our inspections are leaks at the gas meter. If you are suspecting a leak and don’t have a gas detector there is another method you can use to detect a leak: Use a water and dish soap solution and “paint” the soapy sudsy mix over all… Read more »
Wood foundation, a disaster waiting to happen?
Posted by & filed under Home Inspection.I feel sorry for the wood foundation. Not because it’s terribly unsound – because it’s not. Not because it’s known to settle or have chronic moisture problems, because that’s not true either. I am not sure where it’s coming from, but we commonly hear concerns about the wood foundation from home buyers. I have even… Read more »
COST OF OPERATING CEILING FAN VS CENTRAL AIR
Posted by & filed under Home Tips.Did you know that you could decrease your energy use in the summer by using a ceiling fan? Running a ceiling fan could only cost 2-3 cent per hour and will make your house feel cooler. A central air conditioner will cost $.30 – $.70 per hour depending on the size and age of the… Read more »