Tag "home improvement"
7 Tips on Finding the Right Contractor
You’re about ready to embark on a major home improvement project, one where you’ll need to hire a general contractor to oversee the work.
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
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
A New Look on a Limited Budget
Tweet Are you wanting to update your home? Are limited finances standing in the way of a renovation? Join the club – for many homeowners, a home improvement project is
Install a Gas Fireplace for Beauty & Warmth
Tweet Is it time for you to convert your wood fireplace? As summer ebbs and the first few cool mornings of the season begin to show up, thoughts about your
5 DIY Money Saving Kitchen Improvement Tricks
Tweet By Alex Levin Here are 5 cost friendly do-it-yourself tips and tricks for minor kitchen improvements. 1. Cabinet Noise Softener – Cork it: While plenty of newer appliances have
7 Ways to Survive a Home Renovation
Tweet The prospect of renovating a home is always exciting. However, the actual process can be downright nerve wracking, even for those who are extremely well prepared. Here are five
How to Avoid Summer Home Improvement Scams
Tweet Be watchful or get ripped off! By John Smith During the warm summer months, many homeowners will take the time to work on various home improvement projects. This is
4 Upcoming Trends in Home Improvement
Tweet While kitchen and bath renovations are certainly worth your consideration, these rooms aren’t the only areas in your home, inside and out, which deserve your attention. Given that people
No Closing Cost Refi? Yes, They’re Still Around
If you’re considering taking on a home improvement project, one way you can fund the work is to refinance your current mortgage.
Home Renovation Horror Stories: Strange, But True
Tweet Before you begin that next home improvement project…. Taking on a home renovation project is a huge endeavor, one that some homeowners may wish they’d never pursued. Kitchen projects
5 Green Home Renovation Tips
Tweet You can make your home more energy efficient. Defining Green Technology To be sure, “green” terminology has been overused, so much so that some companies take advantage of consumer
Can You Handle Being Your Own General Contractor?
You’re skilled enough to handle many of the tasks needed to get done around your home, but not everything.
HEL and HELOC Considerations
Tweet Still, if you have lived in your home for many years, perhaps 10 or 15 years or longer, then you may still have enough equity remaining to borrow. Your
Smart Home Renovating in a Dicey Market
Tweet As of this publication, home values have not reached bottom in many markets. That means your home may still decline in price with some analysts now saying that the
Why You Should Renovate Your Home Now
Tweet Rising material costs, inflation weigh in. Most homeowners don’t like to rush into new projects, perhaps realizing that without careful planning, they’ll pay more for a project then necessary
Home Renovation: Making Better Use of Your Current Space
Tweet Simpler updates can save you time and money, budget pleasing renovations you can handle yourself or with the help of one more contractors. Home Improvement Tips So, what areas
Roof Repairs Now or Major Renovation Later
Tweet Roofing Costs The cost of replacing your roof can be included with your home’s capital improvements or upgrades when it comes to selling your home. But, ask most homeowners
Flooring Materials: Making the Right Choice
Tweet You have many choices available when considering flooring materials along with variations based on color, size, styles and cost. Quality of materials is important too which means you must
Cost Effective Renovation: Cold Storage Room
Tweet Self Reliance Americans have always had a spirit of self-reliance, something we tend to forget when we look to the federal government for help. There is a reason why
