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Water heater backdrafting: how to test for proper draft
When a water heater backdrafts, it's a safety hazard. Homeowners usually don't know they have a problem because a backdrafting water heater will almost never set off a carbon monoxide alarm. A water heater backdrafts when the exhaust gases from an atmospherically vented water heater spill out into the room, rather than safely leaving the house through the vent. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide and high levels of moisture, so this is always a condition that should be corrected.
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Farm with custom home in the heart of Maple Grove hits market for $2M
This oasis in suburbia includes a horse barn, riding ring, vineyard, beehives, a "sugar shack" for making maple syrup and an enormous pool.
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More Twin Citians are opting to live in the shadow of suburban shopping malls
Luxury apartments close to restaurants, gyms and stores are springing up in empty parking lots.
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Crafting a new kitchen for a Prairie School gem in Minneapolis
A functional modern-day kitchen has details inspired by the 1910 house, designed by prominent architects William Purcell and George Elmslie.
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Last call for Beautiful Gardens
Nominate a garden that is beautiful in spirit.
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Why bluebirds appear blue
Surprising as it may seem, these beautiful songbirds don't have blue pigment in their feathers.
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How to inspect a gas water heater
Gas water heaters are a lot like decks, in the sense that most handy homeowners feel qualified to install one. Thanks to these handy folks, we find more installation defects on decks and water heaters than just about any other component in the home, and today I'm going to share how we inspect water heaters.
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$1.19M estate in Eden Prairie sits on bluff with incredible views of Minnesota River
The house isn't visible from the street. All you see is the long driveway that leads to the 1.64-acre lot.
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New lake home near Brainerd is paradise on the point
A new lake home finally rises on land that had been in the owner's family for decades.
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An eBird celebrity makes a repeat visit to a Minneapolis backyard
White-winged doves don't usually show up here, much less twice.
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Inspecting poor water flow
If you're buying an old house, beware of old water supply pipes; specifically, galvanized steel or lead. These pipes can lead to poor water flow in homes, to the point where you can't even run water in two places at once.
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