Fire Prevention Week 2026: Simple Ways to Protect Your Home
Fire Prevention Week is October 4–10, 2026. It is a timely reminder to inspect your home, review your family’s emergency plan and correct potential fire ...
Should I Upgrade to a Programmable Thermostat?
Upgrading from a manual thermostat to a programmable or smart thermostat can improve your home’s comfort, convenience, and energy efficiency. For many Minnesota homeowners, it ...
How to Use a Wood-Burning Fireplace Safely
A wood-burning fireplace can make a Minnesota home feel warm and inviting, but it must be operated correctly. Successful fires require three things: dry fuel, ...
What Happens If You Don’t Winterize Your Sprinkler System?
Skipping sprinkler-system winterization in Minnesota can lead to cracked pipes, damaged valves, broken sprinkler heads, and an expensive surprise when the system is turned on ...
Benefits of Changing Your Furnace Filter: A Simple Step for Minnesota Homeowners
Changing your furnace filter is an easy maintenance task that can help protect your heating system and keep your home comfortable throughout Minnesota’s long heating ...
Gutter Maintenance: Help Protect Your Minnesota Home From Water Damage
Gutters and downspouts help direct rainwater and snowmelt away from your home. When leaves, twigs, and debris block that flow, water can overflow and contribute ...
How to Remove a Broken Light Bulb from a Socket Safely
When a light bulb breaks and leaves its metal base stuck in the socket, sharp glass and electricity can make removal hazardous. Before reaching for ...
Electrical Outlet Not Working? Safe Steps for Homeowners
An electrical outlet that stops working doesn’t always need replacement. A tripped breaker, a tripped GFCI, or a wall switch could be responsible. However, damaged ...
Why Is My Bathroom Exhaust Fan Rattling?
A rattling bathroom fan may have a loose cover, dust buildup, a damaged blower wheel, or a worn motor. Start with a few simple checks ...
Inspecta-Homes on Real Estate Chalk Talk: Home Inspections and Seller Protection
What can a home inspection tell you before you buy—or before you put your home on the market? Inspecta-Homes’ Ben Bergen joined the Hittner Group ...