Tag Archives: Consumer Awareness

In case you missed it; October is National Energy Awareness Month & a quick primer on the Energy Tax Credit

By SLS | Published: October 10, 2009
Ok, I admit it, I had no clue and this is its 22nd year of it being observed. Obviously though I am not the only one, as one site that lists all the different “National Fill in the Blank Month’s” has over 30 listings just for October and not one of them is about energy.
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About Time: Truth about endorsements required for bloggers

By SLS | Published: October 5, 2009
Well ok, its effective December 1st – but the FTC has now come out with guidelines governing paid endorsements made by bloggers and others (FTC article & link below). Personally, I think this is a good idea and in some ways, I am glad to see it arrive. The other part of me worries about
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The Rationale for Getting 3 Bids?

By SLS | Published: July 30, 2009
The BBB along with quite a few other organizations advise you to get three bids for any project you want done. Why? Well you do want the best price right, and isn't that all that matters? If you do believe that price is all that matters, ask yourself; Is it truly the best price if the job isn't done right the first time?
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Why should you hire a professional deck builder?

By SLS | Published: March 24, 2009
While most maintenance & even some repairs can easily be handled by a typical homeowner, building a new deck or performing major repairs should generally be left to a professional deck builder. At SLS Construction, we insist on building everything
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Section 203(k) Program – a goverment backed loan that maybe a great option for you

By SLS | Published: March 23, 2009
The ten most feared words for most people is "I'm from the government & I am here to help", well in this case it may be a good thing for you.
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EPA Lead notice requirements for houses built before 1978

By SLS | Published: December 8, 2008
Effective Dec. 22nd, 2008, federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renovating six square feet or more of painted surfaces in a room for interior projects or more than twenty square feet of painted surfaces for exterior projects in housing
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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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Should I hire a contractor or can I do it myself?

By SLS | Published: October 15, 2008
Should you attempt that next Home Improvement Project yourself, or would it be a better choice to hire a remodeling professional? This simple quiz originally was created by NARI and is not meant to scare you or push you into hiring a contractor, but to help you make an informed decision on your best option. It is only 17 simple yes or no questions
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