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EPA Approved RRP Testing Kits & Procedures
January 9, 2010 – 4:13 pm | 4 Comments
EPA Approved RRP Testing Kits & Procedures

By Sean Lintow Sr.
SLS Construction Cullman County
First the facts, there are only 2 ways out of testing for lead in a house built before 1978; you either have in your hands a certified report from …

Handyman means Professional Services in Jefferson City, but lets start in the Basement.
January 8, 2010 – 8:28 am | 2 Comments
Handyman means Professional Services in Jefferson City, but lets start in the Basement.

People in the building industry have been arguing over what a handyman is for years. Some say Jack of all Trades, some say Expert at Small Jobs. Let them argue, the answer may be in …

The Kitchen Cabinet, Or Not
January 2, 2010 – 9:00 am | One Comment
The Kitchen Cabinet, Or Not

It’s unlikely you have too much storage space, but if you really want to open up the wall space, consider whether you need the upper cabinets at all.
Can everything be stored in the cabinets underneath, …

It’s Time To Leave Home
January 1, 2010 – 11:58 am | No Comment
It’s Time To Leave Home

Start collecting samples…tile, counter material ideas, ads for appliances of interest etc., and haunt kitchen resource stores. Talk to the staff designers. See what’s out there in person.
Now that you are armed with measurements, you’ll …

EPA and Lead Rule Awareness for all contractors.
January 1, 2010 – 9:59 am | 3 Comments
EPA and Lead Rule Awareness for all contractors.

Here’s a few links with the EPA Lead Rules explained by different groups.
No one I know has done a plastic wrap containment or asked homeowners to take a blood test so I’m assuming we all …