Paul Cummins
Post Holiday Belt Tightening!
I have looked far and wide for a belt without a buckle that hurts me when I bend over or go through a window. Found it from Duluth...
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Paul Cummins
- Dec 18, 2014
- 1 min
New underfloor heating. Each room has its own programmable thermostat!
These mats are installed on a layer of thinset before the flooring is installed. They can be put under tile, wood or laminate. It's...
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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
- Dec 3, 2014
- 1 min
Fungus Amungus!
Fungus in the form of mold is everywhere. It's spores irritate our respiratory tracts the same way plant pollen does...by trying to mate...
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Paul Cummins
- Nov 14, 2014
- 1 min
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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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Paul Cummins
- Oct 12, 2014
- 1 min
Inspection mystery phenomenon!
Ah, the scientific joys one may encounter going about his daily work as a home inspector! The people are always fascinating, as are all...
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Paul Cummins
- Sep 28, 2014
- 1 min
Forget that old plastic for a vapor barrier in a crawl space !
Durable, antimicrobial, white--so you can see down there! Click on image for link. #crawlspace
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Paul Cummins
- Sep 22, 2014
- 1 min
The Mystery of the Stinky T-Shirts!
So you have a high efficiency washing machine. It's great at conserving water, yet it always seems to "conserve" a little after each...
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Paul Cummins
- Sep 10, 2014
- 2 min
THE SECRET TO A HAPPY MARRIAGE by The Life Inspector
THE SECRET TO A HAPPY MARRIAGE by The Life Inspector IN GENERAL: Men want to feel respected. Women want to feel heard. Men communicate to...
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Paul Cummins
- Sep 7, 2014
- 1 min
Use this "balloon" to seal your chimney in the off season!
The tricky part is getting your damper lever through it. Cut a small slice in it and partially inflate the balloon until it's snug in...
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Paul Cummins
- Sep 6, 2014
- 1 min
New appliances need new products, I guess...get those dishes clean!
High efficiency dishwasher wouldn't clean dishes! Until used Cascade Complete Action Packs! So, I'm thinking that the dishwasher gets...
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Paul Cummins
- Sep 6, 2014
- 1 min
Redo Your Vents to Switch From Heat to Cold and Cold to Heat
Heat rises, cold air sinks, so partially close some vents on the lower floors during the summer and partially close some upper floor ones...
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Paul Cummins
- Sep 6, 2014
- 1 min
Adhesive caulk that works on smooth surfaces!
Super Caulk! This adhesive caulk will actually stick to smooth surfaces--ideal for vinyl windows and anywhere else you need it to really...
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Paul Cummins
- Sep 6, 2014
- 1 min
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...
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Paul Cummins
- Sep 6, 2014
- 1 min
Everyone needs a good scraper!
Can’t live without this simple but can’t be beat scraper—even gets old, dried paint off of windows. But be careful using it and storing...
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Paul Cummins
- Sep 6, 2014
- 1 min
Not your old school glue!
Space-age glue! This will bond things you never thought would go together. It’s power is in its adhesion and expansion. Monitor your...
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Paul Cummins
- Sep 6, 2014
- 1 min
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...
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Paul Cummins
- Sep 6, 2014
- 2 min
Great grass and clover!
Easy grass growing! In early fall or spring simply spread heat tolerant seed and cover with about half an inch of Miracle Grow or Vigoro...
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