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Paul Cummins
Dec 22, 20241 min read
Heavy Steel Egress Window Covers too Heavy
Light egress window well covers.
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Paul Cummins
Dec 2, 20241 min read
Line Set Beauty
Just did another house where they just ran the line-sets through a hole in the outside wall. This device is tight and pretty. Click on...
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Paul Cummins
Nov 28, 20241 min read
The Importance of Giving Thanks
I have lived in three foreign countries, in which the citizens have many fewer freedoms than we Americans have. I knew when my kids...
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Paul Cummins
Nov 18, 20241 min read
Spray Foam has its Problems
It seals tightly and has some structural integrity, yet it can hide structural damage, and, if mixed improperly, vent formaldehydes. It...
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Paul Cummins
Oct 26, 20241 min read
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Paul Cummins
Oct 26, 20241 min read
A Dry Fall
Our garden has kept producing despite months without rain...at least out well hasn't gone dry yet. We keep hauling tomatoes in. And...
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Paul Cummins
Sep 30, 20241 min read
Wisdom from the Teacher's Chair: The Secret to Happiness and other matters.
Florence of Florence and the Machine recently wrote a song with the lyrics: "Whatever you do best hurts the most!" Telling for these...
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Paul Cummins
Sep 30, 20240 min read
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Paul Cummins
Sep 27, 20241 min read
Amazing Saw
This Wen corded saw is amazingly powerful. It chewed through my downed walnut tree. I bought a 16" model. Took some time getting the...
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Paul Cummins
Aug 3, 20241 min read
Back to the Future: Old Staple Comes Through!
I first used this rock-hard putty at age 10 in my neighbor's wood shop. I have recommended other putties for different purposes in...
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Paul Cummins
Jul 26, 20241 min read
New Tech to Prevent Fires!
This tiny device constantly monitors your house wiring for possible dangers. How amazing to be able to catch a problem before the smoke...
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Paul Cummins
Jul 6, 20241 min read
The Power of Water: Another Reason not to Have a Pool!
Hydrostatic pressure is what makes diapers bulge, retaining walls come down, foundations to pucker and in-ground concrete pools to pop...
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Paul Cummins
Jul 4, 20241 min read
Spackling that Makes you Look Like a Pro
Really respect those that can mud a seam perfectly the first time. This new product makes it look easy. It's lightweight but has more...
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Paul Cummins
Jun 22, 20241 min read
Drought Beauty
I am triaging by watering the wildflower garden because it's so early in the season for drought. New sprouts are still arising. Beauty...
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Paul Cummins
Jun 4, 20241 min read
Mini Circuit Breakers Don't Trip!
These Peppy Products wire connectors are not supposed to trip but they remind me of an electric panel. They are designed to avoid the...
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Paul Cummins
May 24, 20241 min read
Preparing to Sell your Home: Start 6 Months Out
Paint everything, add curb appeal (landscaping), fix obvious problems, refinish wood floors, use a stager, but don't spend lots of money...
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Paul Cummins
May 4, 20241 min read
Deer Me!
Wife's dream of deer fence, 18 inch raised beds and room for more coming to fruition. My old body can still do it! Dig holes, raise...
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Paul Cummins
Mar 21, 20241 min read
Kitchen Chemistry
The rule is like dissolves like. Water is a polar solvent, meaning it has distinct charges at different ends. Grease is non-polar so...
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