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Money saving projects, tips & tricks — Part 1

Below are a few money saving tips & tricks that most everyone can do to help reduce their electrical & water usage. Some of these items […]

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Filed Under: Money Saving, Tips & Tricks March 14, 2009 By SLS

EPA Lead notice requirements for houses built before 1978

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 […]

Filed Under: Consumer Awareness, EPA Lead Regulations Tagged With: Lead Regulations December 8, 2008 By SLS

Who & what is NARI and this Code of Ethics you mention?

The goal of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is to help homeowners find the right professional partner to do their remodeling. Whether it is updating a kitchen to make it more efficient, turning an ordinary bathroom into a haven of rest and relaxation, or adding a room to meet the needs of a growing family, NARI wants each homeowner to get the maximum value or enjoyment for the dollars they invest in their remodeling.

Filed Under: Ethics, FAQ's, Acronym’s, & Terminology, Miscellaneous Articles Tagged With: NARI November 27, 2008 By SLS

Aging In Place, ADA Compliance & Universal Design

Home Sweet Home – nothing beats being able to come home, cook up a quick meal or even a gourmet one, take a nice relaxing shower, and then just relaxing. Most of us plan on staying in our houses for as long as possible (if not forever); do you really plan on just moving into […]

Filed Under: Remodeling & Renovations, Universal Design November 17, 2008 By SLS

Green Building Principles & Common Sense

Common sense unfortunately is missing from most discussions of building green. There are groups that state that petroleum based products, concrete, & other items should never be used. There are contractors that simply state that it is a fad, and a complete joke while others push it no matter what the […]

Filed Under: Common Sense Building, Going Green? Tagged With: Sustainable Building November 10, 2008 By SLS

What is Green Building?

It seems like everywhere you turn – people are talking about building or remodeling green. Well what is it exactly? […]

Filed Under: Common Sense Building, FAQ's, Acronym’s, & Terminology, Going Green? Tagged With: Building America November 3, 2008 By SLS

Tips for ending up with a successful project that looks great

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 […]

Filed Under: Remodeling & Renovations, Tips & Tricks October 22, 2008 By SLS

Should I hire a contractor or can I do it myself?

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 […]

Filed Under: FAQ's, Acronym’s, & Terminology Tagged With: NARI October 15, 2008 By SLS

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