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Is a laundry room that is also used to store things in, like cleaning supplies and food that isn’t used frequently, obligated in Mezuzah?

The room requires a Mezuzah regardless, even if food wasn’t stored there. Sources: ראה הנסמן באגור באהליך לב, מז. שכל טוב רפו, קז. פתחי מזוזות רפו, לט. שערי המזוזה…

An investment property that has no Jewish tenants, but they know that the owner is Jewish, does the front door require a Mezuzah?

No, unless the owner stores his belongings there or has an office there. In such a case, the front door and all doors leading to his storage area are obligated…

Article: Best Mezuzah Placement: The Case of the Double Front Portal

Do we put up a Mezuzah on the Tefach HaChitzon on a Brick wall, or is it better to put it on the doorpost? A common design for…

Article: Mezuzos in Offices and Schools

Do I make a Brachah when putting up a Mezuzah on a public property, like a school building? or a store? No. Read on for more details. Article: Mezuzos…

Our doorway is 100 inches tall. Where does the Mezuzah go?

Question: Our doorway is 100 inches tall. Does putting the Mezuzah on the top third mean that the bottom of the Mezuzah has to be at 33 inches, or…

Should I place a Mezuzah on room less than 4×4 Amos? The Heker Tzir is to the outside and there is no window

Question: I have a room in the basement of a Chabad house that has no windows, and the door opens to the outside of the room. On which side…

I took off a Mezuza to check it. When I went now to put it back, I realized that it was on the wrong side of the door. Does it require a Bracha now?

Yes. Sources: פשוט. וגם במקום שיש הסוברים לקבוע באופן שנקבע מקודם, ולכאורה ספק ברכות להקל - הרי בנדו״ז בלא״ה מקום לברך כיון שהסירה והחזירה והסיח דעתה ממנה. ולהרבה…

On what side should the Mezuza be placed in a boiler room? There is no window in the room and the door opens outwards (hinges are on the left side).

On the right side upon entering the boiler room. Nonetheless, a Bracha should not be made. Sources: נחלקו בזה רבני אנ״ש, כמפורסם. ולדידי דוחק גדול לומר שהמענה שיש…