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Whatever happened to the Virgin Mary?
Surely she had a tremendous influence on the early church. Mary had a perspective unique to all humanity. None of it would have...

Paul Cummins
Nov 26, 20171 min read
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Beats Drylok?
This says it penetrates deeply and still allows breathing. Seals brick and concrete. Sounds remarkable. Click on image for link....

Paul Cummins
Nov 8, 20171 min read
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Forced air without tearing down walls!
Click on image for link. Here's a system by Unico. #HVAC #ventilation

Paul Cummins
Nov 2, 20171 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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Moldy Coils are Quite Common!
No rinsing required. Click on image for link. #cleaning #HVAC #maintenance

Paul Cummins
Oct 27, 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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Cheap way to save your chimney
Water is the main enemy of your house. When water gets into a chimney it degrades the masonry all the way down, including the firebox. ...

Paul Cummins
Oct 16, 20171 min read
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Drip Edge Flashing Saves Roofs
Here is drip edge flashing over the eave. If you have a gutter, the bottom edge would go over the gutter so that water couldn't duck...

Paul Cummins
Oct 16, 20171 min read
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Fun to fix your old screens!
Just need a spline tool and utility knife. Click on image for video. For pet screen click here. #remodel #exterior #maintenance

Paul Cummins
Sep 24, 20171 min read
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When the bathroom can't be vented outside
Is your condo in DC more than 50 years old? Mold in your bathroom? Many old buildings don't want to start cutting holes in the outside...

Paul Cummins
Sep 9, 20171 min read
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Soft Water, Soft Skin!
You may want to consider this upgrade. My wife says it's more than OK for her birthday present! Just installed this Pelican system...

Paul Cummins
Sep 2, 20171 min read
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Everything You Missed in Science Class!
People often comment on my background as a science teacher during inspections: talking about adiabatic cooling while we're looking at the...

Paul Cummins
Aug 3, 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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A Lifetime Searching: for this scraper!
OMG, trying to remove that awful caulk which dries as hard as stone but grows mold like a Petri dish from around my second story windows....

Paul Cummins
Jul 11, 20171 min read
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The Drain to Nowhere
Water is the main enemy of your house. We don't want roofs to leak, concrete blocks to show salt deposits, pipes to break, siding to...

Paul Cummins
Jun 24, 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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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
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Forget the furniture crayons!
These new pens have real stain in them, great for touching up any stained surface. Click on image for link. #cleaning #maintenance

Paul Cummins
Jun 11, 20171 min read
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