what type of home designer/contractor do you hire just to give you advice?

Posted May 30th, 2010

qaz5 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, 2010

Adam 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, 2010

briardan 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, 2010

cindynkake 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, 2010

kassidysmommy 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, 2010

debra 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, 2010

marie2dessy 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