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Ceramic Cook-tops are the Cleanest!
Right, we started by cooking meat with a stick over a fire... no dishes to clean, no greasy spills, the fire burnt up any potential mess....

Paul Cummins
Apr 4, 20191 min read
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Install that new dishwasher easily under your granite countertop!
No need to damage your cabinets with a side mount! Click on image for link. #maintenance

Paul Cummins
Apr 4, 20191 min read
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You've put plenty of insulation in your attic, but what about the stairs?
Some estimates say you can save $19 a month with one of these things! Personally I couldn't do the zipper ones...it's hard enough to get...

Paul Cummins
Apr 4, 20191 min read
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It's good to get loopy! (at least with dishwashers)
Just installed a new diswasher for a neighbor. It has a loop on the discharge tube, on the side of the dishwasher, which prevents...

Paul Cummins
Apr 4, 20191 min read
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Losing Money Isn't Cool!
Note the PVC cover on this closed cell foam pipe insulation. I see many an uncovered piece of foam around the low pressure line (cold...

Paul Cummins
Apr 4, 20191 min read
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I crave power!
After a remodel and adding a new set of drywall, it can be a far reach to screw in an outlet. This extender can take care of those loose...

Paul Cummins
Apr 4, 20191 min read
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Does anyone want to paint trim 40 ft off the ground?
Ok, this is a picture of a polar bear in a snowstorm! NOT! This is the kind of board you want to replace those rotten trim boards on...

Paul Cummins
Apr 4, 20191 min read
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Outdoor hinges
Door to lovely rooftop deck had interior hinges installed. They are rusting and the pins can be knocked out easily and the door removed...

Paul Cummins
Mar 15, 20191 min read
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Home Buying Apps
How much will your utilities cost? This is like Zillow for home values: based on aggregate data (an estimate) It's called Utility...

Paul Cummins
Mar 10, 20191 min read
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Home Energy Conservation: Not That Complicated
Don't get me wrong. I love new gadgets! But they have to earn their keep. My wall radar device is basically just a stud finder. Would...

Paul Cummins
Mar 8, 20192 min read
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Renting Basement in DC
Need two means of egress, 7 foot ceilings in main living area, a separate "metering device" which I assume means also a thermostat, and I...

Paul Cummins
Feb 26, 20191 min read
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Duct Cleaning Results Uncertain
The article linked to photo (click on photo) from the Washington Post says studies show dust in ducts usually stays there and does not...

Paul Cummins
Jan 31, 20191 min read
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Valentine's Tribute: How Loving a Woman is Like Loving God
The main message is to embrace the mystery and believe in each other. Hope you have fun with this! How Loving a Woman is Like Loving God...

Paul Cummins
Jan 23, 20191 min read
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Draft and Pest Barrier
New Xcluder product to fill gaps and holes. Says it won't rust. Comes in door sweeps too. #exterior #pests

Paul Cummins
Jan 18, 20191 min read
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Rejuvenation!
I used to describe myself as part bear because I just wanted to hibernate all winter. The video for this supplement was very convincing...

Paul Cummins
Jan 10, 20191 min read
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Lovely Drainage Solution
Water was draining from driveway into basement. Soil was added to regrade away from the house and a drainage channel lined with gravel...

Paul Cummins
Jan 4, 20191 min read
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Technological Challenge
BUT MY EXCUSE IS THE SUN WAS IN MY EYES! Went with my son, Alex, to a favorite spot on the Potomac. Trying to take a selfie photo but my...

Paul Cummins
Dec 25, 20181 min read
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The Problem with Mold Surface Samples
They sample a miniscule portion of your home; they tell you nothing about quantity: some even grow spores; they don't identify the...

Paul Cummins
Dec 14, 20181 min read
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Nov 28, 20181 min read
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Excellent Mold Reference
Click on image for link. OR CLICK HERE. Amazing pictures and indoor/outdoor spore count comparisons. Click here for a sample remediation...

Paul Cummins
Nov 15, 20181 min read
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