Paul Cummins
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 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
- Mar 17, 2017
- 1 min
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...
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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
- Jun 29, 2016
- 1 min
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). ...
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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
- 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
- Jul 1, 2015
- 1 min
Go ahead, lose those keys! Keyless door locks.
Click on image for Wired's take on five new kinds of smart locks, so you can key in on other, more important things in your life. Here's...
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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
- Apr 4, 2015
- 1 min
Stairway to Heaven?
Go outside right now and check to see how your stairs are attached to your deck! I just inspected a set that was 18 feet long and was...
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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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Paul Cummins
- Oct 31, 2014
- 1 min
New radon monitors make you the scientist!
Who doesn't love data? These monitors help you stay in control of your family's safety! Radon amelioration is all about improving...
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