This page is having a slideshow that uses Javascript. Your browser either doesn't support Javascript or you have it turned off. To see this page as it is meant to appear please use a Javascript enabled browser.

Hurricane Season - 5 Steps to being prepared

Today is the start of Hurricane Season that has been predicted to be busier than usual. Based on the ocean temperatures and the changing weather conditions, they might just be right this year. With that in mind, below is our 5 steps to being prepared. If you happen to own pets, we added an additional bonus step just for them. While this list is geared for those faced with hurricane evacuations, this is a good list for anyone that may be in areas that maybe affected by ea

September and Early Fall Maintenance Checklist

Summer is slowly winding down; the dog days of August are quickly going to fade into a distant memory as the leaves start changing. The kids are back in school, which gives you some time to make sure that your home is ready for the winter. Why worry about it, fall doesn't officially start until the 22nd right? Well starting next month, you are probably going to end up wanting to use your heater for the first time this season when the Average Minimum Temperature at night

There’s no such thing as a free lunch – Roofing

Knock, knock – Hello? Hi, I’m Mike & we were just looking at your neighbors’ roof and thought we spotted some damage to yours, would you mind if we performed a free roof inspection? It will only take a few minutes, you see we do lots of insurance repair jobs and most of the time we can get you a completely new roof and it won’t even cost you a cent. Really, why that sounds great. (Man, this must be my lucky day)… What’s even better is we have contrac

Renovations & Insurance - What is covered & what isn't

The idea that an article like this was needed was made abundantly clear to me on a recent project I completed. This project required us to completely remove and reframe an existing roof, while leaving the existing walls & floors untouched. During the consultation phase of this project, we covered all the normal items like material choices, options, budget, contractors insurance, the necessity of them reviewing their insurance policy, etc... They were quite shocked on

25 Conservation Tips & Tricks

In our last article, “Energy Efficiency vs. Conservation – what is the real issue?” we covered plenty of the issues that involve your actual house while it is being worked on. While we have also had several articles on making your house more energy efficient, money saving tips & tricks, air sealing, green cleaning, and many others, we have not had an article on just conservation. In order to rectify that, and seeing everyone likes top ten articles, etc... we wo

Energy Efficiency vs. Conservation – what is the real issue?

I have to admit, I was originally confused by some of the attitudes or opinions given about those in the Energy Efficiency fields. I grant you that there are quite a few individuals in the green community that are five cans shy of a six pack, but the following quotes come from some of the “respected” experts. One of my favorite quotes is, “What an awesome presentation! I called Energy Efficiency fanatics "the Sith Lords of Green building"!” Another one is, “T

Designing your Dream Kitchen – One common mistake you can easily avoid

Wow, what in the world is that? Well, before we get to that, I would like to first thank Bill Conley from Northwest Kitchen & Bath in Tacoma Washington for allowing us to repost these pictures. These are pictures he took at a homeowner’s house that wanted a new kitchen. She had apparently spent a lot of time reading articles on kitchen design and she followed one of the best pieces of advice we can give anyone – create a mock up. I have to admit, I am impressed b

Smooth Slider

The Homeowner's Resource Center

(256) 352-7235

Category Archives: Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling / Renovations

Resources from SLS Construction for those considering updating their current kitchen or bath

Designing your Dream Kitchen – One common mistake you can easily avoid

By Sean | Published: June 3, 2010

Posted in Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling / Renovations | Tagged Kitchen Remodeling, Tips & Tricks | 10 Comments

What matters the most to you – the Fixture’s or the Foundation?

By Sean | Published: January 9, 2010

As a contractor, it constantly amazes me how people seemingly could care less about items that truly matter or will even pay them dividends down the road. Unfortunately, some people never listen and / or seemingly forget that conversation later on when they get there first electric bill, or the traffic noises seem just a little bit louder than at
Read more ...

Posted in Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling / Renovations | Tagged Consumer Awareness, Guest Article's, Kitchen Remodeling, Kitchen Renovation, Money Saving | 12 Comments

Granite – Maintenance, Upkeep and a Geiger Counter?

By Sean | Published: October 2, 2009

Besides laminates, granite is one of the most popular materials around for countertops. What isn’t there to love about it? It is a durable product that can last for centuries. It can easily handle a hot pan being placed on it. It does not chip or scratch easily, and no one else will have one
Read more ...

Also posted in Maintaining Your Investment | Tagged Granite, Tips & Tricks | 6 Comments

Ceramic Tile – Maintenance and Upkeep

By Sean | Published: September 26, 2009

Beautiful, Durable and Low Maintenance are three of the main reasons people want glazed ceramic tile installed. Ceramic Tile properly installed and maintained can easily retain its original look for decades. While ceramic tile is durable, it is not indestructible so please be careful not to drop items on it, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions
Read more ...

Also posted in Maintaining Your Investment | Tagged Ceramic Tile, Flooring, Tips & Tricks | 8 Comments

Remodeling your Kitchen: Going Green – Why?

By Sean | Published: September 15, 2009

Going green with a kitchen remodel is a growing consideration for many homeowners. Why should you consider going green on your kitchen remodel? Well, besides being good for the environment, it can create a healthier environment for you and others, while helping you save money on your utility bills. You may also qualify for some
Read more ...

Also posted in Green Building / Sustainable Common Sense Building & Remodeling | Tagged EnergyStar, Kitchen Remodeling, Kitchen Renovation, WaterSense | 14 Comments

Remodeling your Bathroom: Going Green – Why?

By Sean | Published: August 26, 2009

Going green with a bathroom remodel is a growing consideration for many homeowners. Why should you consider going green on your bathroom remodel? Well, besides being good for the environment, it can create a healthier environment for you and others, while helping you save money on your utility bills. You may also qualify for some
Read more ...

Also posted in Green Building / Sustainable Common Sense Building & Remodeling | Tagged Bathroom Remodeling, Bathroom Renovation, EnergyStar, WaterSense | 3 Comments

Tips for ending up with a successful project that looks great

By Sean | Published: October 22, 2008

Your house is often one of the largest financial investments you will make, and the decision to alter that investment by spending money on it, is not an easy one to make. So how can you end up with a great looking remodel or addition that updates your house, increases the value of your investment, and customizes the living space to meet
Read more ...

Also posted in General Articles | Tagged Consumer Awareness | 1 Comment

Search
Recent Posts
Categories
- Decks, Patios, & Outdoor Living Solutions (12)
- EPA Lead Regulations (33)
- General Articles (36)
- Goverment Programs (12)
- Green Building / Sustainable Common Sense Building & Remodeling (16)
- Infrared & Energy Auditing (13)
- Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling / Renovations (7)
- Maintaining Your Investment (27)
- Safety; Your House – Working & Living Safely (16)
- Universal Design, Aging in Place Solutions (3)

Archives
RSS Links
- All posts
- All comments

Category Archives: Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling / Renovations

Search

Recent Posts

Categories

Archives

RSS Links