If one makes home improvements (ex. install new kitchen cabinets, new flooring, etc.) will those improvements increase one's yearly tax liability? No; If the improvements are new energy efficient appliances or windows there are tax credits available that will reduce your liability. You should keep track of the costs of improvements made, as they will […]
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Solar-Powered Homes Exhibit on National Mall in Washington D.C.; NanaWall Featured in House Designed by Cornell University Students.
MILL VALLEY, Calif. — The 2005 Solar Decathlon The Solar Decathlon is an international architectural and engineering competition sponsored by the United States Department of Energy and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). , sponsored by The U.S. Department of Energy, brings 18 universities together in a competition to design and build an energy efficient […]
Grossman's Bargain Outlet, Home Improvement Retailer, Announces a New Superstore in Rochester, NY
Rochester NY (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 Grossman's Bargain Outlet, a division of E.C. Barton & Company, with 45 retail locations in MA, RI, NY, PA & OH, opened a new superstore with large, easy to visualize displays featuring kitchens, flooring, bath, doors, windows, and many home improvement products. These include hardwood and laminate flooring, ceramic […]
Tips for DIY Home Improvement Beginners – Tip Sheet by SecuritySystemReviews.com
Seattle, WA (PRWEB) December 05, 2013 The prospect of completing DIY projects can seem intimidating, but when homeowners do their own work they can also save a lot of money. For beginners, there are some great projects that are both simple to complete, and can have a big impact on the quality and value of […]
GSP LLC Now Offering Custom Built Homes
Augusta, GA (PRWEB) January 20, 2014 The company residents and businesses of the CSRA can always depend on for remodeling and roofing needs has now begun construction on its first custom home. GSP LLC is currently building a energy-efficient home using green materials, fiber cement siding, paint with low volatile organic compounds, tankless hot water […]
Home Improvement Tax Credit Available
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009, signed into law February 17, 2009, by President Obama, offers energy tax credits for energy efficient home improvements that qualify and are installed in 2009 and 2010. The credits are available for up to 30% of the cost of the improvement, with a cap of $1,500. […]
Award-Winning Green House Plan by The House Designers Featured in October Issue of Professional Builder
Monroe, CT (PRWEB) September 30, 2011 An Award-Winning Green House Plan from The House Designers 2nd Annual ENERGY STAR Competition will be featured in Professional Builders’ new House Review collaborative, where a select group of leading architects and designers have the opportunity to present their best concepts and design solutions to address the challenges faced […]
Home Improvement Plans Qualifying for Tax Deductions
It is important not to get confused between home repair and improvement, particularly from the point of view of taxes. Home repairs, like renovating a home or making permanent additions to the home, increase the value of the house while making it more habitable. This does not count towards tax deduction or credit. However, if […]
HomeSavvi Joins Forces with The Seattle Times Company
Bellevue, WA (PRWEB) September 7, 2010 HomeSavvi, a homeowner's complete online guide to the entire home remodeling process, today announced it has signed a multi-year sales and marketing agreement with Seattle Times Company (STC). Under this partnership, STC will provide a variety of gateways to the HomeSavvi site throughout the Seattle Times’ online network of […]
Remodeling Projects that Will Increase the Value of Your Home
In this economy, you may be wondering if there are any remodeling projects that will increase the value of your home. The answer is most remodeling projects that you do to your home will increase the value of your home. Even though the real estate market is down, doing little fixes to your home will […]
