Are home improvements/ repairs tax deductible?
Posted June 24th, 2010Summer asked: I live in the State of Oklahoma and have just purchased my first home. We have done improvement projects and repairs and I am wondering if I should keep my receipts for tax purposes. If you could help that would be great!Caffeinated Content for WordPress
What info do I need to know to start a ‘Side Business’ doing Home Improvements?
Posted June 21st, 2010david H asked: I already have Insurance coverage. What can & cannot I write off on My taxes etc. for next year? Does the State of PA. give funding for someone starting a business?Caffeinated Content for WordPress
My Contractor failed to obtain building permits to remodel my home now the work is going bad where do I stand?
Posted June 15th, 2010The Baby asked: Help, I had a contractor recently remodel my basement as well as other ares of my home, now the sewer they changed is backing up almost every couple of months, the plastering they did is cracking along with with other major and minor problems. About 3/4 of the way of the remodeling [...]
good ideas for a home gym?
Posted June 11th, 2010possan asked: i need to know what to put in the gym but more importantly (im remodeling everything) the walls the floor the cealing… all that stuffCaffeinated Content
Home design software that I can use a picture of my house, then see how it looks changed, remodeled, ect?
Posted June 8th, 2010BT asked: I need software (preferrably cheaper) that I can have a picture and or design of my house, then change colors, or styles, add things, move things, add a deck, ect…. Then see what it would look like.Caffeinated Content – Members-Only Content for WordPress
Is it possible for a single mom with bad credit to get a home loan if she owns an acre of commercial land?
Posted June 5th, 2010singlemomtryin asked: I am a teacher who ended up bad credit after borrowing money for college and with the expenses of my child. I have steady income. I need some money to pay off some bills(credit cards,loans, other stuff about a $50,000 debt. I own some inherited commercial property that is worth about 25-30 thousand [...]
Does anyone know a good DIY carpentry website for furnitures and home improvements?
Posted June 4th, 2010elektra_underground asked: Thanks for the help.Home Improvement
Can anyone tell me anything about Asbestos in your home? Pictures?
Posted June 3rd, 2010AJS asked: I need people to show me pictures of Asbestos and i need some info on it as well. because i might possibly have some in my house and i need to know because i have small children living here as well and i’m worried. It’s a while crystal-like substance growing on the wood [...]
what type of home designer/contractor do you hire just to give you advice?
Posted May 30th, 2010qaz5 asked: I need advice on what type of professional designer to hire to help coordinate the overall color/style of some home remodel projects. This isn’t a major remodel, just various home upgrades we plan to make over the next year or so, and I want to avoid making the expensive mistakes I’ve seen others [...]
Home Improvement PC Software?
Posted May 27th, 2010Adam S asked: I was wondering if you knew about a program to map out a room using the dimensions in real life, and perhaps place furniture. I am moving soon and i would like to map it on my computer and see if the furniture will fit where i want it. Thanks!Home Improvement
How can I learn to be contractor who builds homes?
Posted May 18th, 2010briardan asked: What courses would I study in college to have a company that builds home or remodels existing homes?Caffeinated Content for WordPress
remodeling a fireplace/chimney?
Posted May 12th, 2010cindynkake asked: I purchased a home recently and want to remodel an old fireplace/chimney. It’s black with a long pipe sticking out of wall, and the front consists of two little foldable doors. It’s cute and all, but I still want to maybe restore same or replace with newer version. What are your suggestions?Caffeinated Content
Tax question.can I write off cost of home improvements?
Posted May 9th, 2010kassidysmommy asked: I purchased a home and rehabbed it. I have several thousands of dollars in receipts from those improvements. Can this be written off on my taxes? The property was not my primary residence. I realize I will need a professional to do my taxes, but was hoping for some answers prior to that. [...]
I’m looking to refinance my mortgage, I have 96 months left to pay on my existing one and i have a home equity
Posted May 9th, 2010debra x asked: line of credit.Im wondering if I should just refinance the mortgage only? the mortgage and home equity together?I have an 8.25 interest rate on the first mortgage,7.20 on the equity, I was looking into an enhanced refinancing option.Also i took the equity to fix/remodel some of the house,if i add that to [...]
Can a mortgage loan be for more than the purchase price of the home?
Posted May 4th, 2010marie2dessy asked: If a person wanted to make some changes or remodel a room, could the loan be for more than the house to allow for that? And if so, how much more? That is of course, if you’re approved for the amount.Website content
Home I want to purchase has a shop that was built over onto neighbors property?
Posted April 30th, 2010betty b asked: I am being told since the seller has made us aware of the problem it is legal for them to sell here in CA. Which I found out was true. So now I want to use that shop, my options are what? Ask the neighbor to sell me 11 foot strip of [...]
Home Improvement Financing Bank?
Posted April 28th, 2010Campanita asked: Hello!!! I have a small business in Miami, FL, it is a hurricane (impact) windows and doors dealer, and I also do the installation and repairs. My website is www.bestwindowscorp.com I’m searching for a bank that financing my customers. Can someone help me?Caffeinated Content – Members-Only Content for WordPress
Put savings toward a Home Loan or Car Loan?
Posted April 27th, 2010GoCuse09 asked: I have a few thousand dollars saved that I was planning to use for a home improvement project. However, I also currently have a couple grand of home loan debt and a car loan. I’ve been making more than the regular payment on both loans and we have no credit card debt. Should [...]
What ever happened to ARTEX Building & Remodeling Co?
Posted April 22nd, 2010ellupio asked: Able Rodriquez was Sales & Financing agent. He was getting all the paper work for building our home. He never came back with an answer. Took a bit of Money that we have not seen yet. Anyone knowing this dude please email me. Thank you?Caffeinated Content
Whats the average price of updating the electric in our 1600 sq ft home?
Posted April 21st, 2010shoupdc asked: We aren’t doing a complete remodel so the walls are still intact. We also have the fabricated paneling (not the real stuff) so it can be taken down fairly easily and then put back up.Create a video blog…instantly.