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Some call it "spring," some call it "home repair season." 


If you have chipping grout, a leaning garage or a leaky faucet, listen up: Two home repair experts doled out the D.I.Y. advice with MPR News host Kerri Miller. Contractor 

 and home inspector John Trostle shared their fix-it wisdom.


"Follow the age old rule of, 'Measure twice, cut once,'" Trostle said. "Review every step of your project before you even start it."

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Contractor Samantha J. Strong and home inspector John Trostle explain which projects homeowners can tackle themselves, and which they should leave to the experts.

If you have chipping grout, a leaning garage or a leaky faucet, listen up: Two home repair experts doled out the D.I.Y. advise with MPR News host Kerri Miller. Contractor Samantha J. Strong and home inspector John Trostle shared their fix-it wisdom.

Fix it yourself or call an expert? Spring home repair advice

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