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Getting ready for winter often means changing to warmer clothes and taking stock of mittens and hats. But it's also a good idea to prepare your home's heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system for winter, too - especially if you want to keep energy bills down. Heating can account for
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At Progressive Home Services we are always looking for ways to improve our service and deliver the best possible inspection experience to each and every client. In order to do that it takes continuous education, improvement and keeping up with industry cutting edge technologies. This month we have launched the addition
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Charming rambler home located in Hilltop Mankato. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home features a nice patio and yard. Some updates on the home include siding, new sofets and gutters, brand new carpet in living room, dining room and 2 bedrooms. Also, there's a new toilet in the first bathroom and
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Happy Halloween! By: Randy King - Mankato Home Inspector (Progressive Home Services LLC)
From our family at Progressive Home Services to yours, have a safe and Happy Halloween!
Why don't skeletons ever go out on the town? Because they don't have any body to go out with!
Why did the vampire go to the orthodontist? To improve his bite!
Progressive Home Services. Serving
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This single family home is going into its fourth year of a strong tenancy with a government agency. Tenant pays direct deposit into an account of your choice the first of every month! Minimal maintenance required! Home can be reverted back into a duplex! $1800 per month rent has the potential
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With winter weather and consistent below freezing temperatures on their wayin Minnesota its important to take some preparations. Over the coming weeks I will post about some of the important preparations to make, and today it will be exterior faucets. There are many different theories on the best approach to take
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The Leaking Toilet By: Randy King - Mankato Home Inspector (Progressive Home Services LLC)
I see it far too often. As, a home inspector you get the chance to see all kinds of problems from the attic to the basement, but one of the most common issues I personally see as a home inspector is plumbing issues. And the most common...loose toilet tanks and bowls.
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This month at Progressive Home Services we're offering $20.00 off every inspection service priced $99.00 or more! Simply mention this blog post and schedule online at our website or call us at 507-382-7007, or use the text messaging center tothe right.
Many ways to schedule and many ways to save
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Anti tip brackets are something I commonly find missing duringan inspection and a very inexpensive and important item every home should have. So what are anti-tip brackets and why should you care?
Anti-tip brackets are metal devices designed to prevent freestanding ranges from tipping. They are normally attached to a
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Below is a recent article from the U.S. Product and Safety Commission for Frigidaire and Kenmore smooth-top ranges that contain a recall and sold from 2001-2009.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer
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Very nice home in beautiful Mankato. This home features a scenic front porch and a newly remodeled kitchen. The roof of this home was redone in 2003. This home has gorgeous hardwood floors throughout and has three same floor bedrooms. It is a must see!! To directly access this property, use
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A leaky, un-insulated garage door may not be an obvious culprit in rising monthly utility bills, but it's worth a second look if you have an attached garage. Replacing an older garage door with a new, energy-efficient model can reduce energy loss through the garage door by up to 71 percent,
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Most people don't know how easy it is to make their homes run on less energy, and at Progressive Home Services we want to change that. Drastic reductions in heating, cooling and electricity costs can be accomplished through very simple changes, most of which homeowners can do themselves.
Why make
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As many consumers are considering buying a house to take advantage of first-time home buyer tax credits, the American Society of Home Inspectorsreminds them about the importance of getting a professional home inspection. According to the IRS, the first-time home buyer tax credit allows taxpayers who have not owned another principal
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With the busy season infull swing, my phone has been off the hook and my email box flooded...but for good reason! No matter how flooded my email inbox is I always take the time to read past client feedback because I feel it is extremely important to see howprevious clients felt
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How does radon enter your home?
Radon, because it is a gas, is able to move though spaces in the soil or fill material around a home's foundation. Minnesota homes tend to operate under a negative pressure - this is especially true in the lowest portions of the home and during
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What is radon gas?
Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, naturally occuring radioactive gas, that is formed from the breakdown of the minerals uranium and radium.
Why is it Important?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that each year 21,000 people die of lung cancer as a result of
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While it is common during a home inspection to encounter many different things from structural issues, roof leaks, and improper wiring just to name a few it is not nearly as common to come across pests and insects, especially large ones. While I don't mind crawling through attics and crawlspaces I
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With hot weather soon on its way in Minnesota, many homeowners will be using their air-conditioner. Furthermore, if you are like myself and have allergies you may already be using your air-conditioning system. Now, is the time to get that air-conditioning system prepared for battle during the summer to run effectively
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Beggining June 1st 2009, all new houses built in the state of Minnesota will be required to include features designed to resist or reduce the infiltration of radon gas. State health officials say the change is an important step toward reducing Minnesotans' potential exposure to a cancer-causing gas, but more can
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As you can see in the picture abovethis vent was located in the attic space of a home inspected with a recently remodeled bathroom.
As beautiful as the bathroom renovation was this bathroom contained a large problem with the bathroom vent. The white pipe as shown above is connected to
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As the busy time of the year for Progressive Home Services has arrived we have continued to deliver great service and receive nice compliments from many of our clients. Below is just a few of the recent testimonials received over the course of the past week.
We are very pleased
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Composite decking recalled by Louisiana Pacific; decks can detoriate and break, posing fall hazard a potential safety concern.
Washington D.C. - The USConsumer and Product Safety Commission , in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a volunatry recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using the recalled
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The month of May is deck safety month, and in effort to help create awarenessI have provided a greatarticle below created by the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) www.nadra.org
Is Your Deck Safe? May is Deck Safety Month
May 2009 (ARA) - Your deck is the perfect place to
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One would be suprised how frequently I come across a broken or cracked window or window pane during a home inspection. As a home inspector you have the chance to see many things wrong with a home, and cracked windows are just one item on a list of many that home
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