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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...

Paul Cummins
Apr 10, 20191 min read


It'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 Cummins
Apr 4, 20191 min read


Losing Money Isn't Cool!
Note the PVC cover on this closed cell foam pipe insulation. I see many an uncovered piece of foam around the low pressure line (cold...

Paul Cummins
Apr 4, 20191 min read


I crave power!
After a remodel and adding a new set of drywall, it can be a far reach to screw in an outlet. This extender can take care of those loose...

Paul Cummins
Apr 4, 20191 min read


Can save you from a moldy attic!
This switch senses humidity and turns on the bathroom fan automatically! Good for basement and top floor bathrooms. If moisture doesn't...

Paul Cummins
Jul 24, 20181 min read


Save Water! No more bothersome flappers!
Replace your old toilet innards with this new dual-flush water saver system for siphon toilets in about 15 minutes—the hard part is...

Paul Cummins
Jul 6, 20181 min read


My luminous wife says, "Lighting is everything!"
Well, it certainly affects mood (ergo, "mood lighting") and is the point of argument for couples and their progeny. She does not really...

Paul Cummins
Jun 13, 20171 min read


Don't get shocked when you're blow drying!
Current code recommends Ground Fault Circuit Interupters, in basements, garages, outside and within 6 feet of water inside. They are...

Paul Cummins
Mar 17, 20171 min read


Get rid of mold and algae on siding!
House wash--gets rid of mold and algae! Wear goggles! Wear old clothes! Just attach it to your garden hose. When empty simply refill...

Paul Cummins
Mar 10, 20171 min read


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...

Paul Cummins
Nov 27, 20162 min read


Use Thumb Gum around all sorts of openings!
Thumb gum or electricians' putty is used to fill any openings that you don't want permanently sealed, because you eventually will have to...

Paul Cummins
Oct 3, 20161 min read


EPA Radon Pamphlet
Radon is a decay product of Uranium, which has 92 protons. Lose six and you get Radon. Lose four more and you quit with Lead (82). ...

Paul Cummins
Jun 29, 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


Save 20 bucks a month forever for $20!
Click on image for link to product. Cut to size with a utility knife and glue together with Gorilla Glue to make a box around your attic...

Paul Cummins
Jul 22, 20151 min read


Get rid of that old moldy caulk around your bathtub!
You used to have to wait 24 hours after caulking a tub before you could use it…which means it never got done! This caulk dries in 2...

Paul Cummins
Aug 21, 20141 min read
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