Paul Cummins
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...
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Paul Cummins
- May 24
- 1 min
Preparing to Sell your Home: Start 6 Months Out
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/10-steps-to-take-6-months-before-selling-a-house/ss-AA1dIKmq?ocid=socialshare&pc=HCTS&cvid=f79...
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Paul Cummins
- Nov 24, 2023
- 1 min
The Best Adhesive
Tried Gorilla product...wouldn't stick plastic to plastic. Made a mess. This squeeze tube is indispensable. Comes out easily. Is white...
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Paul Cummins
- Jul 30, 2023
- 1 min
The Best Spackling
Incredibly flexible and smooth application. Excellent indoors or out. Well worth the price. Click on image for link.
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Paul Cummins
- Jan 26, 2023
- 1 min
Shades can make or break a room and your patience!
Most folks just keep their shades closed because they are so awkward: resulting in no daylight in the room. Any feature with cords to...
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Paul Cummins
- Jan 26, 2023
- 1 min
Seagrass Rugs: Fragrant, Durable, Pet Friendly and Inexpensive
Here's a pic from our living room. Can't beat this rug, Ha! Rarely needs vacuuming. Pet spills cleanup with spray cleaner and a wet...
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Paul Cummins
- Jul 7, 2021
- 1 min
Top View Mirror: Boon to the Bald!
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Delta-Flynn-Tilt-Mirror-1-per-pkg/1003011622 This Flynn tilt mirror allows for a good view of your whole head:...
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Paul Cummins
- May 26, 2021
- 1 min
Lots of folks enter their house through the garage!
This water absorbing mat from Sharper Image seems like it would be very useful. It also will catch oil spills....
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Paul Cummins
- Mar 10, 2021
- 1 min
Windows painted shut!
This window zip tool can be used as a last resort. Best first to push on the sides of the windows and push up or pull down to free the...
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Paul Cummins
- Feb 26, 2021
- 1 min
Be kind to marble!
It's porous and reactive to acids and bases. In my case I spilled toilet bowl cleaner, a strong base, on my untreated marble, and it...
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Paul Cummins
- Sep 5, 2020
- 1 min
Could not believe it: beautiful finish after extensive urine damage.
This oak floor had been completely covered in dark urine spots. I thought it would have to be replaced. Not so, just the right finish...
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Paul Cummins
- Jun 16, 2020
- 1 min
Solution for sagging lintel over garage!
See cracks all the time over those two-car garages on brick townhomes. Click on image or text to find LINTEL LIFT.
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Paul Cummins
- Sep 19, 2019
- 0 min
New Home Maintenance Books in Spanish!
Ask for a copy during our next inspection!
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Paul Cummins
- Apr 25, 2019
- 1 min
Get Lots of Questions About Home Warranties
Well, as with any insurance, they're betting against you. They're trying to get you to make a monthly payment forever that maybe you'll...
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Paul Cummins
- Apr 4, 2019
- 1 min
Install that new dishwasher easily under your granite countertop!
No need to damage your cabinets with a side mount! Click on image for link. #maintenance
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Paul Cummins
- Mar 15, 2019
- 1 min
Outdoor hinges
Door to lovely rooftop deck had interior hinges installed. They are rusting and the pins can be knocked out easily and the door removed...
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Paul Cummins
- Sep 29, 2018
- 1 min
Loose Vinyl Siding
Just takes a very simple tool: Click on image for link. #exterior #maintenance
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Paul Cummins
- Sep 7, 2018
- 1 min
Make anything less squeaky, without the oily drip!
I use this on stiff windows, reluctant sliding doors and those spring-loaded steel balls used to keep doors closed. Click on image for...
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Paul Cummins
- Feb 20, 2018
- 1 min
Sharp Knife in Seconds!
I've only used whetstones. They're messy, hard to hold. They wear quickly. With this model you just draw over each slot three times...
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Paul Cummins
- Feb 14, 2018
- 1 min
3200 psi Strength Glue!
Well, a good day to think about sticking together...people and things! Happy Valentine's Day! This cross was made from an centuries old...
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