Posts From Matthew C. Keegan
When NOT to Refinance Your Home
The push to encourage homeowners to refinance is a strong one with lenders, bankers and other interested parties dangling low, fixed rates that are almost hard to believe.
Renovation Inspiration: Lighting
One important home improvement project that is easy to undertake, cost effective and can yield important changes is your home’s lighting. For the exterior of your home, flood lights can light up your home and provide an important safety advantage. On the interior of your home, lighting can do wonders to brighten up a room or offer subtleties to reflect your mood.
Inexpensive Ways to Finish Your Basement
Tweet Save money on your home improvement project. The following are the steps you can take to help you accomplish the job: 1. Set the parameters for your project. First
Home Value Improvement Projects for the New Year
Tweet Simple jobs can have a profound impact on your home’s value. Yesterday, we talked about home renovations you accomplished this past year and the impact on your taxes. When
Home Renovations and Tax Deductions
Tweet The short answer here is no, but there may be some expenses such as refinancing that will help you qualify for a deduction. Beyond renovation costs there are some
Tips for Renovating a Small Den
Tweet What many homes do have, however, are work areas including small bedrooms that are perfect for a small den. These rooms may have a small square footage such as
Make Your Home Accessories Work For You
Tweet You’ve been wanting to completely redesign your home, but there is a conflict brewing within. On the one hand, your heart yearns for a home that reflects your current
Tornado Safety Tips for Families
Tweet Stay safe when a tornado alert has been issued. Since 1925 there hasn’t been as deadly a year for tornado deaths in the United States as what was experienced
6 Little Known Ways to Reduce Your Heating Bill
Tweet How to save money on heat. The months of December through March can have a big impact on your budget. And it isn’t just celebrating Christmas that can pressure
Secrets of Renovating to Attract Higher Rental Clients
Tweet Update your rental to attract better tenants. If you own rental property, you know that attracting the best tenant is the key to ensuring that your rental remains occupied
What You Should Know About Replanting a Live Christmas Tree
Tweet Live greenery for the home. One of the most important decorations in many homes each December is the Christmas tree, which is usually a freshly cut fir tree or
Unique Home Gift Ideas for Mom
Tweet Christmas presents with home renovation in mind. What will you be getting your mother this Christmas? If mother is advanced in age, widowed and finding it difficult to maintain
What Everyone Should Know About Poinsettias
Tweet What you think you know about poinsettias may not be accurate or at least should be updated to reflect current information. In any case, if you are planning to
You Can Decorate Your Fireplace for Christmas
Tweet ‘Tis the season to decorate your home for Christmas! With Thanksgiving past and the Christmas Advent season here, hearts and homes are turning to all things holiday. You may
You Can Organize Your Linen Closet
Tweet As far as closets go, linen closets are the smallest, providing barely enough room to store towels, house soft goods and keep medications. Organizing your linen closet is essential,
When to Buy Kitchen Appliances
Tweet How to find bargains on major appliances. Unless your major appliance breaks down and dies, you’re better off waiting until prices drop, trends that happen a few times each
How to Renovate an Attic Bonus Room
Tweet Homeowners who are pressed for space, but not desiring to change the footprint or size of their home, should look up. As in their attic space. Most homes have
Renovate Now or After the Holidays?
Tweet ‘Tis the season to do a home improvement project. With Thanksgiving upon us and the holiday season set to start, this can seem like the worst possible time of
7 Steps to a Home Improvement Loan
Tweet Financial steps to securing a home loan. Is your home in need of a makeover? Will you bear these costs out of pocket or will you need to seek
How to Keep Critters Out of Your Attic
Tweet As fall gives way to winter, you’ll notice that squirrels are making a stepped up effort to gather nuts in advance of the cold weather. Acorns are a favorite
