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What to do after you notice damage to your property

Assuming the worst has happened like a major hail storm, a downed tree on your house, shingles blown off the roof, your water line busted while you were out, etc… you are left wondering what should I do now? […]

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Filed Under: Insurance June 10, 2009 By SLS

What to do about damage to your house during a storm

While listening to the rain you happen to look outside and notice the shingles are flying off your roof, or you walk into a room and notice water dripping down, or worse case a tree falls on your house – what […]

Filed Under: Insurance, Miscellaneous Articles June 9, 2009 By SLS

Review your Policy now; before you need to file a claim

Before the need arises to file a claim you should review your current insurance policy to make sure it covers your needs. Below is a quick list of insurance coverage’s shown on the Declaration Page and what it means in plain English. We recommend that you review your policy each year with your agent and […]

Filed Under: Disaster Preparation, Insurance, Miscellaneous Articles June 8, 2009 By SLS

Why should you hire a professional deck builder?

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 […]

Filed Under: Consumer Awareness, Deck & Outdoor Living March 24, 2009 By SLS

Section 203(k) Program – a goverment backed loan that maybe a great option for you

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. […]

Filed Under: Consumer Awareness, Financing, Regulatory Issues March 23, 2009 By SLS

Financing – Traditional Means

It is time, you just can’t stand looking at it anymore, or the house needs to be remodeled for an aging parent that is moving in, or you know that there is no way that it can make it though another winter or summer. […]

Filed Under: Financing, Miscellaneous Articles March 20, 2009 By SLS

Money saving projects, tips & tricks — Part 2

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

Filed Under: EnergyStar, Money Saving, Tips & Tricks, WaterSense March 16, 2009 By SLS

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 […]

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

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