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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...
Paul Cummins
Aug 3, 20241 min read
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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...
Paul Cummins
May 24, 20241 min read
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The Best Adhesive
Tried Gorilla product...wouldn't stick plastic to plastic. Made a mess. This squeeze tube is indispensable. Comes out easily. Is white...
Paul Cummins
Nov 24, 20231 min read
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The Best Spackling
Incredibly flexible and smooth application. Excellent indoors or out. Well worth the price. Click on image for link.
Paul Cummins
Jul 30, 20231 min read
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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...
Paul Cummins
Jan 26, 20231 min read
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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...
Paul Cummins
Jan 26, 20231 min read
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Top View Mirror: Boon to the Bald!
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Delta-Flynn-Tilt-Mirror-1-per-pkg/1003011622 This Flynn tilt mirror allows for a good view of your whole head:...
Paul Cummins
Jul 7, 20211 min read
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Lots of folks enter their house through the garage!
This water absorbing mat from Sharper Image seems like it would be very useful. It also will catch oil spills....
Paul Cummins
May 26, 20211 min read
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Windows painted shut!
This window zip tool can be used as a last resort. Best first to push on the sides of the windows and push up or pull down to free the...
Paul Cummins
Mar 10, 20211 min read
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Be kind to marble!
It's porous and reactive to acids and bases. In my case I spilled toilet bowl cleaner, a strong base, on my untreated marble, and it...
Paul Cummins
Feb 26, 20211 min read
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Could not believe it: beautiful finish after extensive urine damage.
This oak floor had been completely covered in dark urine spots. I thought it would have to be replaced. Not so, just the right finish...
Paul Cummins
Sep 5, 20201 min read
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Solution for sagging lintel over garage!
See cracks all the time over those two-car garages on brick townhomes. Click on image or text to find LINTEL LIFT.
Paul Cummins
Jun 16, 20201 min read
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New Home Maintenance Books in Spanish!
Ask for a copy during our next inspection!
Paul Cummins
Sep 19, 20190 min read
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Get Lots of Questions About Home Warranties
Well, as with any insurance, they're betting against you. They're trying to get you to make a monthly payment forever that maybe you'll...
Paul Cummins
Apr 25, 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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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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Loose Vinyl Siding
Just takes a very simple tool: Click on image for link. #exterior #maintenance
Paul Cummins
Sep 29, 20181 min read
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Make anything less squeaky, without the oily drip!
I use this on stiff windows, reluctant sliding doors and those spring-loaded steel balls used to keep doors closed. Click on image for...
Paul Cummins
Sep 7, 20181 min read
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Sharp Knife in Seconds!
I've only used whetstones. They're messy, hard to hold. They wear quickly. With this model you just draw over each slot three times...
Paul Cummins
Feb 20, 20181 min read
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3200 psi Strength Glue!
Well, a good day to think about sticking together...people and things! Happy Valentine's Day! This cross was made from an centuries old...
Paul Cummins
Feb 14, 20181 min read
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