Paul Cummins
DIY Wariness
When I inspect a house that seems to have unlicensed work in important systems like siding, plumbing and electrical work I note this in...
Paul Cummins
- Oct 26, 2020
- 1 min
Stab-Lok breakers made by Federal Pacific don't trip reliably: if at all.
The rule in real estate sales is: if it isn't broken, it doesn't need to be replaced. Well, this doesn't account for systems that have a...
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Paul Cummins
- Mar 12, 2020
- 1 min
Hot and Bollard 'Cause My Door is Dented
Click on image to buy covers for these nasty door dingers!
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Paul Cummins
- Nov 16, 2019
- 1 min
Dark Closet Floor No More!
Warm light turns on when you get near. Rechargable with USB. I have this plugged in to nearby receptacle. But works with regular...
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Paul Cummins
- Apr 10, 2019
- 1 min
Concrete Friendly De-Icer
Calcium Magnesium Acetate won't put pock marks in your concrete steps, walkway or driveway. It won't bother pets, track in on your...
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Paul Cummins
- May 24, 2018
- 2 min
Water 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...
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Paul Cummins
- May 9, 2018
- 1 min
Security film beats bars any day...
This photo shows security film on a bathroom window. Before the invention of the film the glass within 18 inches of the floor, or over...
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Paul Cummins
- Jan 11, 2017
- 1 min
Who knew! There's hope for my poor hairless head!
Just worked with Jennifer Fang, one of my favorite realtors. I was about to stick my poor battered head into a fireplace when she said,...
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Paul Cummins
- Jan 1, 2017
- 2 min
What not to put over what!
Ha! That title reminds me of the new grammar I learned while I was a peace Corps Volunteer in the Philippines. Interestingly the dialect...
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Paul Cummins
- Nov 27, 2016
- 2 min
Expanding Confusion
Most of us are more worried about waistline expansion than that of our water. Have I said before that home inspection is a lot like...
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Paul Cummins
- Aug 13, 2016
- 1 min
Smart Home with Home Depot
If you don't know what these things are click on them and be taken to Home Depot's new aggregation of all things Internet of Things,...
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Paul Cummins
- Jan 1, 2016
- 1 min
DIY Asbestos Test
This kit also requires a $40 lab fee for putting the fibers under a microscope. It may allieviate some concern whether those ceiling...
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Paul Cummins
- Nov 12, 2015
- 1 min
Dads...perfect gift for daughters on their own!
Video doorbell can be operated from anywhere with your smartphone! Not home? Say you can't come to the door now because the pitbulls...
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Paul Cummins
- Oct 19, 2015
- 1 min
All that glitters...
Is not flex metal. This is actually aluminum coated plastic. Use solid steel flue pipe or flexible aluminum pipe as found at this link:...
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Paul Cummins
- Aug 8, 2015
- 1 min
Whole-house cellular monitoring system!
This system costs $15 a month...that's it! No wires, total control from your phone. SimpliSafe. Click on image for link. #detectors...
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Paul Cummins
- Jun 17, 2015
- 1 min
All "Smoke" Detectors Can't Detect Smoke!
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A PHOTOELECTRIC SENSOR. LOOK FOR A "P" ON THE PACKAGE. Smoke detectors are now recommended in each bedroom, hallway...
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Paul Cummins
- Jun 15, 2015
- 1 min
Benign looking garage door spring wreaks havoc!
Those springs that run perpedicular to your garage door track can wear out and break and go through the rear garage wall. So get some of...
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Paul Cummins
- Feb 13, 2015
- 1 min
New device calls you when your smoke and carbon dioxide detectors go off!
This device uses your home wifi to call you if your ordinary detectors start beeping! Other systems require their own wireless devices...
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Paul Cummins
- Dec 18, 2014
- 1 min
Instant Lead Paint Test
Paints used before 1978 may have lead in them. If it's not pealing and won't be disturbed then it's no problem. However, if you are...
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Paul Cummins
- Nov 9, 2014
- 1 min
New, instant mold testing results!
Mold is everywhere! Get those towels totally dry! Spray bleach down the overflow holes in your sinks! Use bleach spray or Softscrub with...
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