It’s time to revisit the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and its energy improvements section. In sum, Section 1121 of the act was created to offer a $1,500 tax credit for materials applied towards an energy retrofit of windows, skylights, doors, insulation and roofing.
Homeowners can earn the credit up to a [...]
I don’t always believe claims on returns on investment for home improvements. The fluctuating costs for materials and labor—let alone the continual development of better products—makes it all a moving target. But I’m thoroughly convinced that replacing your windows with energy efficient substitutes can make a difference in utility bills and curb appeal.
Recently, I heard [...]
I often dream about my perfect house.
Looking at all the scattered mole hills of clothing across my floor, I dream of a giant walk-in closet, or dare I even say it, a dressing room.
Cooking alone in a kitchen brings visions of a bar or kitchen island for guests to sit around and keep me company.
And [...]
Part 2: Major Dining Room Remodeling Ideas
On Monday I talked about some quick fixes for your dining room. Today, some of my major overhaul ideas if you’re dining room just can’t be revived with small changes.
1. Knock Down Walls: One of the best ways to makeover your dining room, is to create the illusion of more [...]
It’s starting to get colder, and there might be less sunshine, but it’s still a great time for remodeling projects. Here are my top picks for Fall Home Improvement and Remodeling Projects.
1. Window Replacement
Do you know how old your windows are? Old windows can be a big energy waster in your home. In the fall and [...]
I would have a hard time objecting to becoming the owner of this bathroom:
Photo Credit: Sunset
Or this one:
Both are exquisite bathrooms, but the windows are maybe my favorite part. I started thinking about this practically though, and who honestly has a private enough home that you could pull off those kinds of windows in the bathroom with [...]
Looking toward fall, we’re closing the windows more often and putting down the weather stripping. Among the other emotions that come with preparing for the colder seasons, what you don’t want to be experiencing is the negative effects from VOCs lurking in your home as you’re sealing it up tight to keep out the cold.
We’re making the [...]
All right, all right. I knew it would come.
I’ve been avoiding it like every other sun worshipping summer lover, but after all the ‘fall this’, ‘autumn that,’ I suppose it’s in our best interests to concede that maybe it might be time for another season’s transition, possibly… maybe.
What the onslaught of back to school sales and [...]
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