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RIP: The Garbage Disposal Unit

Welcome back, to our monthly series of articles where we figuratively put certain products, bad practices, myths and misconceptions to rest. This last month, we were pleasantly surprised to be featured in one of the five primary sections on Daily 5 Remodel (Great resource for anyone involved in remodeling industry – if you haven’t checked it […]

Filed Under: Myth or Misconception March 4, 2011 By SLS

RIP: The Recessed Light

Last month we started a new series where we figuratively get to place certain myths, misconceptions, or products to rest.  Within the last month with a spate of ice dams, problems trying to insulate around older ones, the costs to replace, and many locals trying to come to terms with the new Energy Code, many […]

Filed Under: Going Green?, Myth or Misconception Tagged With: Lighting February 4, 2011 By SLS

RIP: Solar Powered Attic Ventilator’s

Welcome to a new series, based on putting numerous bad building practices and so-called green myths & misconceptions to rest. While I wish I could take credit for this idea, I do have to give the credit to this week’s – Let’s Blog Off. Needless to say, it was supposed to be based on writing […]

Filed Under: Myth or Misconception Tagged With: Blog Off, radon, Roofing January 4, 2011 By SLS

Granite – Maintenance, Upkeep and a Geiger Counter?

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 […]

Filed Under: Myth or Misconception, Tips & Tricks Tagged With: Granite, radon October 2, 2009 By SLS

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