Paul Cummins
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
- Nov 12
- 1 min
Strange Wiring, Weird Plumbing, Sketchy Structures...
https://www.rd.com/list/diy-home-improvement-projects/ All hint at DIY work and raise some questions about safety and proper permits....
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Paul Cummins
- Sep 3
- 1 min
Even When Money is No Object...
Just visited Gari Melchers' home in Fredericksburg. He was active at the beginning of the last century. He changed his style to more...
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Paul Cummins
- Jul 26
- 1 min
Not Just an Old Shed
We moved to Fredericksburg into a house built in1863. This out building may have been slave quarters, due to evidence of an old stove. We...
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Paul Cummins
- Mar 25
- 1 min
Air "Fresheners" and Safety
Fabuloso not so fabulous! This pervasive cleaner made its way north from South America to homes and offices everywhere, until it was...
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Paul Cummins
- Feb 28
- 1 min
Back to Basics
Who doesn't have back pain after a certain age? I've gotten relief with acupuncture but complete independence came after I was taught...
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Paul Cummins
- Feb 8
- 2 min
Glitzy Services: Sewer Scoping, Infrared Camera Pics, and Lead X-raying.
I would be delighted to make more money during inspections but I'm stuck on lack of overall value to home buyers for extra services....
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Paul Cummins
- Nov 28, 2022
- 1 min
Great idea for older houses that need a little more sunshine!
Here's my feet in what I call our Breezeway. Double carport I decked and screened in. We spend most of our time out here for three...
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Paul Cummins
- Nov 7, 2022
- 1 min
Resilience and Beauty during rough times...
Pinkweed thriving in a sidewalk crack with winter soon upon it!
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Paul Cummins
- May 16, 2022
- 1 min
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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Paul Cummins
- Apr 16, 2022
- 1 min
Sleeping in an Efficiency
Murphy beds have at most a six-inch foam mattress; they take up a whole wall or fold into a cumbersome cabinet and have to be completely...
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Paul Cummins
- Mar 8, 2022
- 1 min
Friends and Oddities Found Along the Way
Love this job. Always new friends to make and new mysteries to solve. This happy, huge fellow graced my inspection the other day. Very...
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Paul Cummins
- Feb 19, 2022
- 1 min
Rethinking Gas Stoves
Everyone has strong feelings about how to cook. Those old electric coils that rattled around were certainly awkward. However, electric...
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Paul Cummins
- Jan 25, 2022
- 1 min
Goldfish Can Drive: What's Limiting Us?
Not having such a great day. Normally I would call it the Februaries but two years into Covid it's at a whole new level. Did you see the...
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Paul Cummins
- Jan 13, 2022
- 1 min
Some Design Tips for Best Showing
My Home Inspector recommendations are to set the HVAC fan to "On" instead of "Auto" to ensure fresh air in the home, and to add new...
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Paul Cummins
- Oct 28, 2021
- 1 min
The Art of Ruin
Did a 1930's house today that will get a new life soon. These poignant photos share a beauty in the decay.
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Paul Cummins
- Sep 3, 2021
- 1 min
Excellent new design for tub mat!
This plastic lufa-like substance can be used inside or outside the tub to prevent slipping and provide a pleasant experience for your...
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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 30, 2021
- 1 min
Too many flues!
Just because it's a new build and costs over a million bucks doesn't mean there will be fewer problems. This unit had only two...
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