Back in 2006 I started a remodeling company called SLS Construction. In 2008 I started a blog focused on homeowner education (HRC) which was located on the SLS Construction site. This quickly evolved into helping those in trades with the advent of the RRP, changing energy codes, and other ever-changing regulations so I rebranded it […]
Wacky Weds: Blue Measles & Major Kitchen Fail
Ahh a case of the blue measles aka this isn’t perfect… Hmm too bad they didn’t mark the kitchen exhaust as that is one major issue. No worries, they did get it fixed and swapped the flex for hard pipe as required by code.
2021 Illinois Energy Code – It’s Official
17 months after it was required to be adopted per the EEB Act, the 2021 Energy Code has now officially been adopted. JCAR approved it November 7th & the CDB gave its final approval. Thus, starting January 1st, 2024, all newly permitted projects are required to be built per the 2021 Illinois Energy Code. For […]