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Could be the best vent-less washer/dryer!
This is called a condensing model, as opposed to a centrifuge where you have to empty a water collection pan after every use. So we're...

Paul Cummins
Jul 28, 20161 min read


Safe "Power Washing"!
This little $5 device has endless uses. It's great for "sweeping" driveways and patios and cleaning out your outdoor drains. The ones...

Paul Cummins
Jun 26, 20161 min read


New Water Filtration System
I saw this KUBE system at Home Depot as I was searching out materials to help my brother in law make a platform for his sunken queen bed....

Paul Cummins
Feb 16, 20161 min read


Clear cover on sump helps avoid flooding!
If the sump pump doesn't work then your primary defense against basement flooding is lost. If the sump is sealed tight and the cover is...

Paul Cummins
Nov 22, 20151 min read


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:...

Paul Cummins
Oct 19, 20151 min read


The coolest plumbing word: ESCUTCHEON
"A blot on one's escutcheon" used to mean a stain on one's reputation, because escutcheon also meant an emblem bearing your coat of arms....

Paul Cummins
Aug 9, 20151 min read


Where's that heat coming from?
Buying an apartment with gas heat but can't find the furnace? If you have a gas water heater it may be heating your bath water and the...

Paul Cummins
Jun 26, 20151 min read


Nice Pipes!
No they don't sing, but you will the blues if they freeze next winter when it's 10 below! Utility rooms are either treated as indoor...

Paul Cummins
Jun 18, 20151 min read


Save Your Disposer, Get Cranky!
Just saw two dead food waste (garbage) disposers in two days. Before you burn out any switches, first find and push the reset button,...

Paul Cummins
Apr 10, 20151 min read


Winterizing irrigation systems.
The main idea is to drain the manifold (part that feeds water to rest of the system and is above ground) and as much of the supply line...

Paul Cummins
Feb 10, 20151 min read


Easy Plumbing
These new push-on fittings work with all kinds of pipe. The best part is that they allow you to repair copper pipe fittings and valves...

Paul Cummins
Sep 6, 20141 min read


Maybe you don't have to call a plumber to beat that clog!
To avoid calling a plumber just be patient! Many clogs can be beat with chemicals! You may have to wait 12 hours, though! It took to...

Paul Cummins
Sep 6, 20141 min read


Fix most leaks even when wet!
Plumbing can be mystical in its operation…or its lack of cooperation. This sealant is the duct tape of plumbing…always worth a try and...

Paul Cummins
Aug 31, 20141 min read
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