Here’s a guide to the paperwork you’ll need in order to verify the federal energy tax credit for your 2010 energy efficient window or door installation. Tax season rolls around quickly once the holidays are over, so get into that shoebox and dig out the following documents…
Well, there’s been a lot of hopeful enthusiasm about energy tax credits in 2011. In fact, in September the Home Star program was promising to match a homeowner’s saved energy dollars based on previous energy consumption. Our hopes were dashed in the Senate last night as the bill sent to President Obama reduces the energy [...]
You don’t have much time left. If you undecided about replacing your windows and/or doors, it’s time to get off the fence! The cold weather is just around the corner, and you have undoubtedly heard all the chatter from your tax advisers, the federal government and of course replacement window retailers like me. Tags: energy [...]
Thanks for this great question. It is easy to get confused about this. Air infiltration is when air flows unintentionally into a house through gaps and cracks in the building envelope. In fact, about 30% of your heat loss may come from gaps and cracks around the windows and doors in your home. Air infiltration, [...]
Here are some considerations in response to a question I am asked often: “My house is 20 years old and most of the seals have broken and the windows are fogged. We are looking at replacement options and have found that vinyl is a lot less expensive than wood or composite. Our house is worth about $500k and we don’t want to hurt our resell since we will be moving within the next 3-5 years. Will vinyl windows hurt the resell value in a house in our price range?”
Here’s your chance to ask Mr. Rogers your home improvement and replacement windows questions. … Tags: 2009 Tax Credit, Air Quality, diy questions, energy tax credit, energy tax windows, French Doors, Home Improvement, patio doors, Remodeling, Renewal by Andersen, replacement windows
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