Do home improvements really add value?

You see it on HGTV and elswhere on TV. “Upgrade your kitchen and recoup 98% of the investment!” “Repaint the exterior and recoup 120% of the investment!” The list goes on. Has anyone actually checked to see if you really do recoup home improvement investment in the form of higher resale value? How can you [...]

Adding Value to Your Home With a Smart Home Technology System

www.control4.com – We’re right outside Sacramento, California in Granite Bay where they just finished construction on someone’s brand new dream home. But what’s even dreamier about this fresh face is that not only do you get to customize the look and layout, you get to customize the technology too. Let’s have a look. Without a [...]

Home Improvements : Green Energy Saving Light Bulbs

Green, energy-saving light bulbs are compact fluorescent lights that require much less energy to illuminate a room and they last much longer than traditional light bulbs. Find ways to save energy through light bulbs withadvice from a licensed remodeling contractor in this free video on home maintenance. Expert: Tim Gipson Contact: www.inhisstepsremodeling.com Bio: Tim Gipson [...]

what is the best way to finance home improvements?

I’m just wondering if we should do a home improvement loan, refinance our mortgage, do a home equity loan, etc. We are looking at doing siding, some windows, soffits and fascia, etc.

Can home improvements be written off as tax deductions? If so, what is the minimum?

We have made approximately $6500.00 in home improvement since January 2007.

what are some inexpensive home improvements?

what are some inexpensive home improvements that will make a house worth more. I recently found giani granite kit for counter tops. It makes regular counter tops look like real granite and the kit costs less than 100 dollars. Is there anything else that’s cheap and would make the house worth more and look better? [...]

Home Improvements & Repairs : Tips on Bathroom Plumbing

Bathroom plumbing consists of the water supply and the drain and vent system, which work together allowing water to make its way to the sewer. Ensure that a drain trap is installed in the pipes with tips from aremodeling contractor in this free video on home repair and maintenance. Expert: Tim Gipson Contact: www.inhisstepsremodeling.com Bio: [...]

Home Improvements & Repairs : Tips on Bathroom Plumbing

Bathroom plumbing consists of the water supply and the drain and vent system, which work together allowing water to make its way to the sewer. Ensure that a drain trap is installed in the pipes with tips from aremodeling contractor in this free video on home repair and maintenance. Expert: Tim Gipson Contact: www.inhisstepsremodeling.com Bio: [...]

Home Improvements : Choosing the Right Paint Color

Choosing the right paint color is a personal decision, but staying in the neutral color family maintains the resale value of the home. Use flat colors on the ceiling and gloss colors on the trim withadvice from a licensed remodeling contractor in this free video on home maintenance. Expert: Tim Gipson Contact: www.inhisstepsremodeling.com Bio: Tim [...]

Should we wipe out savings or go with home equity line of credit to finance home improvements?

My husband and I are debating how to finance some home improvement projects. He says use savings, I say use a line of credit(repay within two years hopefully) I am afraid if we use savings we will never replace it. He doesn’t want debt. Any opinions?

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