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There's nothing worse then having your air conditioner fail in the sweltering summer. To prevent this, be sure your AC condenser is free of dust, dirt and other debris. Tools Required Cordless drill Hose and spray nozzle Screwdriver w/socket Soft-bristle brush Full article below.

There is a great brochure created by the Minnesota Department of Health, "Keeping You Safe from Radon". In Minnesota 2 in 5 homes have high radon. It is estimated that 21,000 people die each year in the United States from lung cancer due to radon exposure. A radon test is the only way to know how much radon is in your home. Radon can be reduced with a mitigation system. Radon is a serious public health concern in Minnesota. The average radon level in Minnesota is more than three times higher than the U.S. radon level. This is due to our geology and how our homes are operated. Minnesota homes are closed up or heated most of the year, which can result in higher levels of radon. I am licensed in the state of MN for radon measurement. Contact West Egg today to have your home measured for levels of radon. Additional information can be found below:

Many of the leaves in our trees have fallen and this weekend is a picture perfect sunny Autumn day in the state. If you haven't finished your fall maintenance list, get on it now. To help you remember everything you're supposed to do as a Minnesota homeowner, I've compiled a comprehensive list of fall maintenance items below.

Ice dam removal is a pain, so try to prevent them from forming in the first place. The key to preventing ice dams is simply to keep your attic and roof cold. After a snowfall, a cold roof will have a thick blanket of snow. A warmer roof, however, will soon have clear spots where the snow has melted off, and may well have icicles hanging from the eaves. To keep your roof cold, follow these three steps: Close up attic bypasses Measure your attic insulation level Add roof and soffit vents Full article below.

When the season turns cool, it’s time to winterize your outdoor faucet. This is probably one of a long list of fall chores, but resist the temptation to skip it. If you don’t get around to winterizing your outdoor faucet before the first frost, the water in your pipes could freeze with disastrous (and expensive) results. Fortunately, it can be pretty quick and simple to winterize an outdoor faucet. Just follow this easy step-by-step guide below.

West Egg Inspections has a new footer for their e-mail communications!!! We are now entering the holiday season with Thanksgiving "under our belt", literally and Christmas less than 1 month away. I look forward to working with you next year as 2023 hopefully promises to be a better year for home buyers as both interest rates and house prices decrease as we tame inflation. Happy Holidays Tim Rubash, West Egg Inspections and Home Services, LLC

Consider a few steps you can take on your own to ensure a smooth inspection. Based on feedback from an earlier entry on this same subject, I've included a one page summary checklist found below.

House plumbing can be a mystery to the average homeowner. This is numero uno of a series of miscellaneous blogs over time to help with shedding some light on this area. Understanding the pipes in your home and their function starts with this one page primer on the different materials used and their pros and cons. This covers copper, PVC, CPVC, and PEX. Full article found below.

Other than the unique name, what makes West Egg Inspections and Home Services LLC different than other home inspectors, and more importantly, why should you hire us? As I meet with prospective clients and members of the REALTOR® association I need to be able to quickly summarize what value I bring to the home buying process. There are many options out there. From larger inspection companies to one man shows like myself. We each bring something a little different to the party. I've summed it up in three bullet points: Owner / CPI Software / Report Writing Social Media Presence Found below are details included in my one page deliverable I leave with my client after our meeting.

You can do several things to make a buyer's home inspection go smoothly and reduce negotiations after the home inspection. All this may have you wondering how to pass a home inspection? A home inspection doesn't have a pass or fail grade, it is a professional opinion of the home's condition provided by a home inspector according to the inspector's Standards of Practice. Found below is the full article.

Renewal license (RMEA-00437) approved by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) on 11/9/2022 and valid from 12/17/2022 to 12/17/2023.

“The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Surgeon General, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) strongly recommend that ALL homebuyers have an indoor radon test performed prior to purchase or taking occupancy, and recommend having the radon levels mitigated if elevated radon concentrations are found. Elevated radon concentrations can easily be reduced by an NRPP Certified, or state licensed, if applicable, radon mitigator. All homes should be tested regardless of geographic location or foundation type. Radon, a Class-A human carcinogen, is the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers and the second leading cause overall”. Full article below.