Paul Cummins
Not Just an Old Shed
We moved to Fredericksburg into a house built in1863. This out building may have been slave quarters, due to evidence of an old stove. We...
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Paul Cummins
- May 22, 2023
- 1 min
Plastic Vanities: be wary of heat and drain cleaners!
I have seen burns from curling irons and cigarettes in these, also discoloration from drain cleaners. You need to protect the sink from...
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Paul Cummins
- May 6, 2023
- 1 min
Amazing New Fertilizer
These hostas have been here since I moved in 12 years ago. I fertilized them with the usual stinky, burning, manufactured nitrogen...
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Paul Cummins
- May 6, 2023
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Paul Cummins
- Mar 25, 2023
- 1 min
Air "Fresheners" and Safety
Fabuloso not so fabulous! This pervasive cleaner made its way north from South America to homes and offices everywhere, until it was...
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Paul Cummins
- Mar 9, 2023
- 1 min
New Roof Looks Great from Above...BUT
My main strategy as a home inspector is to keep an open mind because even the most obvious good things about a house can throw for a...
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Paul Cummins
- Feb 28, 2023
- 1 min
Back to Basics
Who doesn't have back pain after a certain age? I've gotten relief with acupuncture but complete independence came after I was taught...
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Paul Cummins
- Feb 9, 2023
- 1 min
Butt Ugly to Gorgeous Concrete Steps
My basement stairs. As with any painting, prep is the most important. Had to patch holes and cracks with concrete patch and clean and...
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Paul Cummins
- Feb 8, 2023
- 2 min
Glitzy Services: Sewer Scoping, Infrared Camera Pics, and Lead X-raying.
I would be delighted to make more money during inspections but I'm stuck on lack of overall value to home buyers for extra services....
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Paul Cummins
- Jan 26, 2023
- 1 min
Shades can make or break a room and your patience!
Most folks just keep their shades closed because they are so awkward: resulting in no daylight in the room. Any feature with cords to...
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Paul Cummins
- Jan 26, 2023
- 1 min
Seagrass Rugs: Fragrant, Durable, Pet Friendly and Inexpensive
Here's a pic from our living room. Can't beat this rug, Ha! Rarely needs vacuuming. Pet spills cleanup with spray cleaner and a wet...
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Paul Cummins
- Jan 17, 2023
- 1 min
Everyone Wants a Gas Stove, but...
This article from WP suggests gas stoves are causing asthma, maybe up to 650,000 cases so far. Combustion products from gas stoves...
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Paul Cummins
- Jan 7, 2023
- 1 min
After Christmas: What about all the Cords!
These cable cuffs come in different sizes. Click on image for link.
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Paul Cummins
- Dec 11, 2022
- 1 min
Attic Selfie: Watch that bald head!
Trying to get camera to go in the other direction. Paint spots on glasses from current basement painting project. Here's one from an...
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Paul Cummins
- Nov 28, 2022
- 1 min
Great idea for older houses that need a little more sunshine!
Here's my feet in what I call our Breezeway. Double carport I decked and screened in. We spend most of our time out here for three...
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Paul Cummins
- Nov 21, 2022
- 14 min
An ecumenical story that hopefully warms your soul by reflecting more on the first Christmas.
The Christmas Cardinal by Paul Cummins It happened every year. There were too many of them, it was inevitable. It was like the mystery...
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Paul Cummins
- Nov 7, 2022
- 1 min
Resilience and Beauty during rough times...
Pinkweed thriving in a sidewalk crack with winter soon upon it!
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Paul Cummins
- Oct 14, 2022
- 1 min
If termites have enough time and water...
Unbelievable. It takes 60,000 termites 6 months to eat a 12 inch 2x4. Here is 15 years of neglect.
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Paul Cummins
- Sep 23, 2022
- 1 min
Weep Hole in Sump Discharge Can Make a Mess, Unless...
You add a diverter as in this video. The weep hole prevents air gaps between the pump and check valve, which may render the pump...
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