Category Archives: Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling / Renovations

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

Re-piping Your House: The PEX Solution

By SLS | Published: April 25, 2011
pex rough inIn yesterday’s Safety Sunday article on Staying Lead Safe in One’s Own Home, we briefly talked about issues with older pipes that contain lead in them.  Shortly after that on Twitter I was discussing a bathroom plumbing issue where I recommended that they check out PEX piping to re-pipe those fixtures. While I love Twitter
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Designing your Dream Kitchen – One common mistake you can easily avoid

By SLS | Published: June 3, 2010
Bill-blue-tape1Wow, 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
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What matters the most to you – the Fixture’s or the Foundation?

By SLS | 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
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Granite – Maintenance, Upkeep and a Geiger Counter?

By SLS | 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
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Ceramic Tile – Maintenance and Upkeep

By SLS | 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
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Remodeling your Kitchen: Going Green – Why?

By SLS | 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
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Remodeling your Bathroom: Going Green – Why?

By SLS | 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
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Tips for ending up with a successful project that looks great

By SLS | 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
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