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Building Museum Great on a Hot Day!
Washington's Building Museum has a feature called LAWN. Built on scaffolding is a turf hill with hammocks and corn hole games. On a...

Paul Cummins
Jul 15, 20191 min read
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Simple Beauty
OK, this is the best photo I've taken this year. Photosynthesis happening on pots in our fish pond. Enlarge it if you can on your...

Paul Cummins
Jun 28, 20191 min read
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An Intimate Experience
When my aunt would come visit she would open our closets looking for I don't know what. I remember how odd I thought that was...too...

Paul Cummins
May 6, 20191 min read
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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...

Paul Cummins
Apr 25, 20191 min read
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Home Buying Apps
How much will your utilities cost? This is like Zillow for home values: based on aggregate data (an estimate) It's called Utility...

Paul Cummins
Mar 10, 20191 min read
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Rejuvenation!
I used to describe myself as part bear because I just wanted to hibernate all winter. The video for this supplement was very convincing...

Paul Cummins
Jan 10, 20191 min read
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Technological Challenge
BUT MY EXCUSE IS THE SUN WAS IN MY EYES! Went with my son, Alex, to a favorite spot on the Potomac. Trying to take a selfie photo but my...

Paul Cummins
Dec 25, 20181 min read
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Paul Cummins
Nov 28, 20181 min read
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When fall actually started!
A whole month of rain! Record high mold levels! General dreariness... Then a gorgeous fall day and lovely evening at the river. #misc

Paul Cummins
Sep 29, 20181 min read
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This house would make for an interesting inspection!
I've seen dog, cat, burrower bee, ant, termite, wood pecker, racoon, squirrel, mice and rat damage but no beaver dams yet! Be sure to...

Paul Cummins
Sep 5, 20181 min read
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The Art of Inspection
A roof in DC, century old building, welcoming another spring! #misc

Paul Cummins
Mar 11, 20181 min read
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The tough ones...
A gleaming photo of the Obama's in a derelict room. The occupant must have just passed away. Belongings were everywhere, prescription...

Paul Cummins
Mar 3, 20181 min read
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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...

Paul Cummins
Feb 14, 20181 min read
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The perfect flashlight!
This is extremely bright, can be dropped repeatedly (which I have done!), and can be focused to get just the right exposure when taking...

Paul Cummins
Oct 31, 20171 min read
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Paul Cummins
Oct 29, 20171 min read
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Garage Door Lubricant
Talk about squeaky wheel! How about dozens of them! This is a lot simpler than getting out the grease gun. Click on image for link....

Paul Cummins
Oct 23, 20171 min read
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Accidental Crawlspace Selfie
It sure has been hot these days. There was not much clearance in this crawlspace. Crawling only. Did feel kinda free, like in a...

Paul Cummins
Jul 21, 20171 min read
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Born on the 4th of July!
I like my fireworks up close. This is House Party by Black Cat! #misc

Paul Cummins
Jul 11, 20171 min read
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New Regs for Home Inspectors
I've gotten a number of inquiries from you all about what happens July 1 in Virginia. Up until then you could do a home inspection and...

Paul Cummins
Jun 18, 20171 min read
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