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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...

Paul Cummins
Sep 10, 20142 min read


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...

Paul Cummins
Sep 7, 20141 min read


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...

Paul Cummins
Sep 6, 20141 min read


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...

Paul Cummins
Sep 6, 20141 min read


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...

Paul Cummins
Sep 6, 20141 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


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...

Paul Cummins
Sep 6, 20141 min read


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...

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


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...

Paul Cummins
Sep 6, 20142 min read


Changing your linoleum floor?
Think twice before replacing that worn but vintage linoleum floor. Just strip off all the old wax and paint this on with up to two coats....

Paul Cummins
Sep 6, 20141 min read


Electrical upgrade!
These self-grounding outlets are the easiest way to replace your two-pronged outlets with three-pronged ones. They ground automatically...

Paul Cummins
Sep 6, 20141 min read


When no other tape will work!
This tape will hold things up even on masonry. It’s not pretty but you can make rolls behind objects to hold them up so you don’t see...

Paul Cummins
Aug 31, 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


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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