Paul CumminsAug 3, 20211 minRevitalize that old ceramic tub with a new drain basket!Old drain basket delaminated (Drain cleaner can do that. Use a plastic funnel next time!) Beautiful new assembly. Click on image for...
Paul CumminsJul 28, 20211 minPut this under your sink!Weather Tech moves from your car to your kitchen.
Paul CumminsAug 26, 20201 minDon't weight for the bathroom floor to flood!Just did the second DC condo in a row that had a 4 inch shower berm on the floor. That's not much to save you from a wet bathroom floor....
Paul CumminsMar 26, 20201 minIf I had a hammer...In my water pipes I would attach these to my washing machine supplies. Finally gave up on my front opening washing machine with a bum...
Paul CumminsJul 28, 20191 minDisposer is safer than you think.It's not like a blender. I often find construction debris in units subject to recent renovation. Just found six plastic candy wrappers...
Paul CumminsApr 19, 20191 minLeaking toilet sealCould there be anything scarier than the toilet leaking through the floor! This gasket from Fluidmaster allows for a tight seal beyond...
Paul CumminsApr 4, 20191 minIt's good to get loopy! (at least with dishwashers)Just installed a new diswasher for a neighbor. It has a loop on the discharge tube, on the side of the dishwasher, which prevents...
Paul CumminsAug 29, 20181 minDrying without Kinks or DangerWhenever you move into a new place I recommend you replace the dryer vent pipe. It is supposed to be cleaned every six months but people...
Paul CumminsAug 15, 20181 minTankless need regular descaling!I have seen these installed above washer/dryers where they can't be reached for maintenance. They can last for 20 years. Imagine how...
Paul CumminsJul 6, 20181 minSave Water! No more bothersome flappers!Replace your old toilet innards with this new dual-flush water saver system for siphon toilets in less than an hour—the hard part is...
Paul CumminsJul 5, 20181 minA dryer vent to be proud of!Give up on those ugly, plastic dryer vents, that clog easily and rats can chew through (Yes it happened to me... rats died in bathroom...
Paul CumminsMay 24, 20182 minWater heater safety isn't that simple.Although a water heater tank is basically an overgrown Thermos bottle, we inspectors see common installation issues that can...
Paul CumminsJan 2, 20181 minFrozen hose bib supply pipes can flood your basement!This replacement shuts off a foot inside your house and therefore won't freeze unless it's freezing inside your house! These are...
Paul CumminsDec 28, 20171 minDielectric unions prevent galvanic corrosion.Spend about $10 (during installation) and extend the life of your water heater by preventing galvanic corrosion. Volta invented the...
Paul CumminsDec 8, 20172 minTank you, tank very much!Never thought I'd have a career where I walk around jiggling toilets! Hence the ever present Purell wipes! There are two parts we...
Paul CumminsSep 2, 20171 minSoft Water, Soft Skin!You may want to consider this upgrade. My wife says it's more than OK for her birthday present! Just installed this Pelican system...
Paul CumminsMay 11, 20171 minSediment traps prevent damage to gas appliances.This in 19 years of scalings. This is the right way to do it! Because The gas must take a RIGHT turn so the sediment just doesn't shoot...
Paul CumminsJan 26, 20171 minManaging the daily grind...We all have disposer stories. My mom would fill the sink with vegetable peelings every Thanksgiving and then try to grind them all down...
Paul CumminsNov 27, 20162 minExpanding ConfusionMost of us are more worried about waistline expansion than that of our water. Have I said before that home inspection is a lot like...
Paul CumminsOct 14, 20161 minWater AlarmThe most costly damage I've seen in homes has come from plumbing leaks, sump overflows and water heaters bursting. It is good to check...