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Refuge NOT Refuse
Just did a new unit on Potomac Shores and passed this doorway. I was sure the label was wrong. I opened the door and it was NOT the trash room but a safe place to be during a hurricane. Perhaps lacking only for a vending machine with food and beer.

Paul Cummins
Nov 21 min read


The Art of Inspection: Looks Like Charlie Chaplin prop.
But it's just a new washer mechanism. Finding accidental beauty in unexpected places is delightful! During my lunch outside yesterday I...

Paul Cummins
Aug 301 min read


Soft Wooden Piers Can be Given New Life
Click on image to find Simpson bases

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Jun 80 min read


Fun with Birds! My DIY Blink camera near my bird bath captures more fun than that $300 plus bird-feeder cam.
Lady cardinal getting ready for evening. Brave sparrow. ...

Paul Cummins
Mar 301 min read


NEED SOME POSITIVITY?
EMPATHY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSBZr67bJYw Check out my You YouTube series!

Paul Cummins
Feb 281 min read


Heavy Steel Egress Window Covers too Heavy
Light egress window well covers.

Paul Cummins
Dec 22, 20241 min read


Line Set Beauty
Just did another house where they just ran the line-sets through a hole in the outside wall. This device is tight and pretty. Click on...

Paul Cummins
Dec 2, 20241 min read


The Importance of Giving Thanks
I have lived in three foreign countries, in which the citizens have many fewer freedoms than we Americans have. I knew when my kids...

Paul Cummins
Nov 28, 20241 min read


Spray Foam has its Problems
It seals tightly and has some structural integrity, yet it can hide structural damage, and, if mixed improperly, vent formaldehydes. It...

Paul Cummins
Nov 18, 20241 min read


A Dry Fall
Our garden has kept producing despite months without rain...at least out well hasn't gone dry yet. We keep hauling tomatoes in. And...

Paul Cummins
Oct 26, 20241 min read


Wisdom from the Teacher's Chair: The Secret to Happiness and other matters.
Florence of Florence and the Machine recently wrote a song with the lyrics: "Whatever you do best hurts the most!" Telling for these...

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Sep 30, 20241 min read



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Sep 30, 20240 min read


Amazing Saw
This Wen corded saw is amazingly powerful. It chewed through my downed walnut tree. I bought a 16" model. Took some time getting the...

Paul Cummins
Sep 27, 20241 min read


Back to the Future: Old Staple Comes Through!
I first used this rock-hard putty at age 10 in my neighbor's wood shop. I have recommended other putties for different purposes in...

Paul Cummins
Aug 3, 20241 min read


New Tech to Prevent Fires!
This tiny device constantly monitors your house wiring for possible dangers. How amazing to be able to catch a problem before the smoke...

Paul Cummins
Jul 26, 20241 min read


The Power of Water: Another Reason not to Have a Pool!
Hydrostatic pressure is what makes diapers bulge, retaining walls come down, foundations to pucker and in-ground concrete pools to pop...

Paul Cummins
Jul 6, 20241 min read


Spackling that Makes you Look Like a Pro
Really respect those that can mud a seam perfectly the first time. This new product makes it look easy. It's lightweight but has more...

Paul Cummins
Jul 4, 20241 min read
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