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	<title>The HTRC: Homeowner&#039;s &#38; Trades Resource Center &#187; Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling / Renovations</title>
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		<title>Re-piping Your House: The PEX Solution</title>
		<link>http://blog.sls-construction.com/2011/repiping-your-house-the-pex-solution</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>SLS</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="http://blog.sls-construction.com/wp-content/uploads/pex_rough-in-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="pex rough in" title="pex rough in" />In 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 <br /><a class="more" href="http://blog.sls-construction.com/2011/repiping-your-house-the-pex-solution">Read more ...</a><br />]]></description>
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		<title>Designing your Dream Kitchen – One common mistake you can easily avoid</title>
		<link>http://blog.sls-construction.com/2010/dream-kitchen-design-one-common-mistake-you-can-easily-avoid</link>
		<comments>http://blog.sls-construction.com/2010/dream-kitchen-design-one-common-mistake-you-can-easily-avoid#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>SLS</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling / Renovations]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="http://blog.sls-construction.com/wp-content/uploads/Bill-blue-tape1-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Bill-blue-tape1" title="Bill-blue-tape1" />Wow, what in the world is that? Well, before we get to that, I would like to first thank Bill Conley from Northwest Kitchen &#38; 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 <br /><a class="more" href="http://blog.sls-construction.com/2010/dream-kitchen-design-one-common-mistake-you-can-easily-avoid">Read more ...</a><br />]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>27</slash:comments>
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		<title>What matters the most to you &#8211; the Fixture&#8217;s or the Foundation?</title>
		<link>http://blog.sls-construction.com/2010/what-matters-the-most-fixtures-or-foundation</link>
		<comments>http://blog.sls-construction.com/2010/what-matters-the-most-fixtures-or-foundation#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>SLS</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling / Renovations]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Guest Article's]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kitchen Remodeling]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 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 <br /><a class="more" href="http://blog.sls-construction.com/2010/what-matters-the-most-fixtures-or-foundation">Read more ...</a><br />]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>12</slash:comments>
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		<title>Granite &#8211; Maintenance, Upkeep and a Geiger Counter?</title>
		<link>http://blog.sls-construction.com/2009/granite-maintenance-upkeep-geiger-counter</link>
		<comments>http://blog.sls-construction.com/2009/granite-maintenance-upkeep-geiger-counter#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>SLS</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling / Renovations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Maintaining Your Investment]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Besides laminates, granite is one of the most popular materials around for countertops. What isn&#8217;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 <br /><a class="more" href="http://blog.sls-construction.com/2009/granite-maintenance-upkeep-geiger-counter">Read more ...</a><br />]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>7</slash:comments>
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		<title>Ceramic Tile &#8211; Maintenance and Upkeep</title>
		<link>http://blog.sls-construction.com/2009/ceramic-tile-maintenance-upkeep</link>
		<comments>http://blog.sls-construction.com/2009/ceramic-tile-maintenance-upkeep#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>SLS</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Flooring]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 <br /><a class="more" href="http://blog.sls-construction.com/2009/ceramic-tile-maintenance-upkeep">Read more ...</a><br />]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>17</slash:comments>
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		<title>Remodeling your Kitchen: Going Green &#8211; Why?</title>
		<link>http://blog.sls-construction.com/2009/going-green-remodeling-kitchen</link>
		<comments>http://blog.sls-construction.com/2009/going-green-remodeling-kitchen#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>SLS</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Green Building / Sustainable Common Sense Building & Remodeling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling / Renovations]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 <br /><a class="more" href="http://blog.sls-construction.com/2009/going-green-remodeling-kitchen">Read more ...</a><br />]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>16</slash:comments>
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		<title>Remodeling your Bathroom: Going Green – Why?</title>
		<link>http://blog.sls-construction.com/2009/going-green-remodeling-bathroom</link>
		<comments>http://blog.sls-construction.com/2009/going-green-remodeling-bathroom#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>SLS</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Green Building / Sustainable Common Sense Building & Remodeling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling / Renovations]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 <br /><a class="more" href="http://blog.sls-construction.com/2009/going-green-remodeling-bathroom">Read more ...</a><br />]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>3</slash:comments>
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		<title>Tips for ending up with a successful project that looks great</title>
		<link>http://blog.sls-construction.com/2008/tips-for-successful-remodeling-project</link>
		<comments>http://blog.sls-construction.com/2008/tips-for-successful-remodeling-project#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>SLS</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 <br /><a class="more" href="http://blog.sls-construction.com/2008/tips-for-successful-remodeling-project">Read more ...</a><br />]]></description>
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