Having recently filed my Federal income taxes, I’m now thinking of ways I can pay the U.S. government less of my earnings next year. My guess is that a lot of you are thinking the same thing. When it comes to home improvement, a number of tax credits for residential energy efficiency have been […]
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The New American Home 2016
The EHT staff spent a week in January at the International Builders Show (IBS) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Each year one of the most popular exhibits is the New American Home, which is the premier show home of the National Association of Home Builders. Now in its 33rd year, the show house is essentially a […]
Bifold Doors – Tips for Fitting Them
(guest post by Tony Cope) Bifold doors have become very popular. They provide an ideal way of being able to close off or open up two adjoining rooms if the structural opening is too wide for a set of double doors. Usually the opening needs to be between 8 and 11-1/2 ft. (2.5 and […]
When to Replace and When to Reface Kitchen Cabinet Doors
(guest post by Kevin Morse) Ready to update and remodel a room in your home? If you are like many homeowners, your kitchen is at the top of the list. While a kitchen update may be the perfect project for you to take on over the coming months, what’s standing between you and […]
Funniest Home Inspection Photos of 2015
The “Home Inspector Blog” at the Star Tribune has published its Top 20 Home Inspection Photos from 2015. Take a look and have a chuckle at all sorts of bad ideas in action. Behold the cutting-edge “Roof Mullet” and marvel at the “Multi-tasker’s Bathroom”. You’ll discover creative ways to wire ceiling light fixtures, as well […]
Rating Renovations: DIY Home Improvement for Resale Home Buyers
(guest post by Francesca Holmes) When it comes to the housing market, frequently the best deal in your city or town is not a brand new home, but rather one that is a resale property. Buying a resale home can present a number of advantages aside from cost savings on the initial purchase price; […]
Fix It In the Mix: Should I Renovate Before Moving Into a New Home?
(guest post by Chan Plett) It’s a familiar situation: you’re browsing your real estate app and up pops the perfect home in the perfect location. The big windows with a nice view, the quiet street, and all the space you need. And—you can’t believe your eyes—it’s an absolute bargain! So you check it out one […]
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Seek Thermal Camera Review
The Seek Thermal Camera is a tiny infrared camera that attaches to your Android or iOS device and uses a downloadable app that shows what the camera captures. Selling for less than $250, the Seek camera attachment is compact, simple to use, and offers the same infrared technology that was formerly only available in cameras […]