Paul Cummins
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 17, 20231 min read
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
Nov 22, 20201 min read
DIY Wariness
When I inspect a house that seems to have unlicensed work in important systems like siding, plumbing and electrical work I note this in...
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Paul Cummins
Oct 26, 20201 min read
Stab-Lok breakers made by Federal Pacific don't trip reliably: if at all.
The rule in real estate sales is: if it isn't broken, it doesn't need to be replaced. Well, this doesn't account for systems that have a...
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Paul Cummins
Mar 12, 20201 min read
Hot and Bollard 'Cause My Door is Dented
Click on image to buy covers for these nasty door dingers!
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Paul Cummins
Nov 16, 20191 min read
Dark Closet Floor No More!
Warm light turns on when you get near. Rechargable with USB. I have this plugged in to nearby receptacle. But works with regular...
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Paul Cummins
Apr 10, 20191 min read
Concrete Friendly De-Icer
Calcium Magnesium Acetate won't put pock marks in your concrete steps, walkway or driveway. It won't bother pets, track in on your...
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Paul Cummins
May 24, 20182 min read
Water heater safety isn't that simple.
Although a water heater tank is basically an overgrown Thermos bottle, we inspectors see common installation issues that can...
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Paul Cummins
May 9, 20181 min read
Security film beats bars any day...
This photo shows security film on a bathroom window. Before the invention of the film the glass within 18 inches of the floor, or over...
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Paul Cummins
Jan 11, 20171 min read
Who knew! There's hope for my poor hairless head!
Just worked with Jennifer Fang, one of my favorite realtors. I was about to stick my poor battered head into a fireplace when she said,...
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Paul Cummins
Jan 1, 20172 min read
What not to put over what!
Ha! That title reminds me of the new grammar I learned while I was a peace Corps Volunteer in the Philippines. Interestingly the dialect...
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Paul Cummins
Nov 27, 20162 min read
Expanding Confusion
Most of us are more worried about waistline expansion than that of our water. Have I said before that home inspection is a lot like...
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Paul Cummins
Aug 13, 20161 min read
Smart Home with Home Depot
If you don't know what these things are click on them and be taken to Home Depot's new aggregation of all things Internet of Things,...
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Paul Cummins
Jan 1, 20161 min read
DIY Asbestos Test
This kit also requires a $40 lab fee for putting the fibers under a microscope. It may allieviate some concern whether those ceiling...
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Paul Cummins
Nov 12, 20151 min read
Dads...perfect gift for daughters on their own!
Video doorbell can be operated from anywhere with your smartphone! Not home? Say you can't come to the door now because the pitbulls...
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Paul Cummins
Oct 19, 20151 min read
All that glitters...
Is not flex metal. This is actually aluminum coated plastic. Use solid steel flue pipe or flexible aluminum pipe as found at this link:...
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Paul Cummins
Aug 8, 20151 min read
Whole-house cellular monitoring system!
This system costs $15 a month...that's it! No wires, total control from your phone. SimpliSafe. Click on image for link. #detectors...
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Paul Cummins
Jun 17, 20151 min read
All "Smoke" Detectors Can't Detect Smoke!
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A PHOTOELECTRIC SENSOR. LOOK FOR A "P" ON THE PACKAGE. Smoke detectors are now recommended in each bedroom, hallway...
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Paul Cummins
Jun 15, 20151 min read
Benign looking garage door spring wreaks havoc!
Those springs that run perpedicular to your garage door track can wear out and break and go through the rear garage wall. So get some of...
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Paul Cummins
Feb 13, 20151 min read
New device calls you when your smoke and carbon dioxide detectors go off!
This device uses your home wifi to call you if your ordinary detectors start beeping! Other systems require their own wireless devices...
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