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Remodeling your Bathroom: Going Green – Why?

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 […]

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Filed Under: EnergyStar, Going Green?, Remodeling & Renovations, WaterSense August 26, 2009 By SLS

Want to learn what it takes to get into the Trades?

Would you like to learn more about the remodeling process, why some of us love the work we do, how to get into the construction field, or maybe even working in another “Dirty Job’s” trade? Well we have two sites that we recommend you visit. So what happens when you get someone famous for working in over […]

Filed Under: mikeroweWORKS August 21, 2009 By SLS

Disaster Preparation for small business owners

Even though Hurricane season started back in June – it has been a very quite year so far. Now we have three named storms within just a couple of days. Granted two are still out in the Atlantic and the third one is basically nothing more than a rainstorm  now, but all of a sudden the news […]

Filed Under: Disaster Preparation Tagged With: Small Business Disaster Preperation August 17, 2009 By SLS

When should you call a professional deck builder?

Back in March I wrote an article about “Why should you call a professional deck builder”. Well after the site I visited yesterday, I thought it might be a good idea to have an article on when should you call a professional deck builder? Some situations are blatantly obvious […]

Filed Under: Deck & Outdoor Living, Remodeling & Renovations August 13, 2009 By SLS

Back to School Organizational Tips

Ahhh, back to school time – maybe I can now get a little peace & some quite time, get some things caught up – truly, this is one of the most wonderful times of the year… Honey, have you seen my keys; Mom where’s my homework; I forgot you need to sign this; Hurry up […]

Filed Under: Tips & Tricks August 8, 2009 By SLS

Universal Design Principles – it’s better than you think

Doesn’t Universal Design really equate to a sterile looking house, with ugly grab bars everywhere? One might think so after visiting a doctor’s office, going out to eat, or even seeing the changes made to office buildings after the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed. It can look that way if it is instituted incorrectly, but done with […]

Filed Under: Remodeling & Renovations, Universal Design August 8, 2009 By SLS

Deck Re-Skin Completed

In a prior post we showed the start of a deck re-skin project utilizing Correct Deck CX product. Except for me forgetting to order a few connectors that are required for the stair handrail, the project is essentially finished. While we were hoping to get completed last week, a few days rain and enrolling the kids […]

Filed Under: Remodeling & Renovations Tagged With: Correct Deck CX August 4, 2009 By SLS

The Rationale for Getting 3 Bids?

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? […]

Filed Under: Consumer Awareness, Miscellaneous Articles Tagged With: Guest Article's, Roofing July 30, 2009 By SLS

Tired of staining and all that other maintenance that a wood deck requires?

How would you like to maintain this 540 Square Foot deck with 44 Lineal Feet of balusters & 58 Lineal Feet of Railing? Well based off the work involved, cost to hire someone to do it, amount of time the deck can’t be walked on and a problem with VOC’s – the decision was easy. It is […]

Filed Under: Remodeling & Renovations Tagged With: Correct Deck CX July 24, 2009 By SLS

Welcome to the Resource Center for Homeowner’s provided by SLS Construction

Welcome to SLS Construction’s blog site. My name is Sean Lintow Sr., and I started this company back in 2006 when I moved out here from Arizona. I am a 3rd generation builder that has worked on everything from small bass boats, houseboats, RV’s, mobile homes, historical renovations, residential building and remodeling, to commercial buildings up to 10 stories […]

Filed Under: Miscellaneous Articles Tagged With: HTRC Updates July 20, 2009 By SLS

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