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Uncle Sam Pays the Tab for New Windows
Does a cold draft blow around your head while you relax in your easy chair? Does the sound of actual street noise drown out the sound of the NASCAR race on TV? If you answered “Yes” to either question…it might be time to replace those old, drafty, ugly, noisy, single paned, aluminum frame windows with some good looking, energy efficient ones.
Why Replacing Your Windows Pays Off…
- New windows improve the curb appeal and increase the value of any home.
- Buyers pay up for new windows. Numerous studies show that home sellers recoop 90+ percent of the costs for window replacement at the time of sale.
- Homeowners realize the energy savings immediately, while increasing comfort.
- Energy efficient windows are a Green home selling feature.
- New models of windows are easy to clean and maintain.
- Improve your view. New glass is so clear it’s just like looking through… nothing at all.
- Maybe Best of All…Uncle Sam Pays for It. The government will pay 30 percent of the cost (up to $1500) to replace the windows in your home through December 31, 2010. And, don’t forget to check out the additional rebates and savings on windows that are being offered in most states, cities and townships.
Tip for a Tight Budget
- Just replace some of the windows. Choose the ones on the front of the home, because they improve the curb appeal. Or, replace the windows that get hammered by the most weather, be it sun, rain, snow or wind.
- Or, Roll the Dice…and, maximize the tax credit by replacing half of the windows in 2010. Then, gamble on an extension of the credit into 2011 and replace the other half.
- Uncle Sam picks up a Third of your bill and smile (:
Practical Advice About Window Replacement
- Use a company that carries a wide range of window brands. Make sure they use their own employee’s (not subcontractors) to do the installation.
- Profit from the Housing Crash. Be a hard negotiator and get at least 3 quotes. You can save Big on labor and materials because the housing market is slow.
- Replacing windows is a big, messy job. Cover up anything important such as electronics and furniture. Sawing and Ripping out windows is dirty business, no matter how good the installer.
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Free Cash & Reduced Costs for Home Improvements
Now is a great time to make home improvements, repairs or take care of past due maintenance. If you are selling your home, improvements will certainly make your home sell faster and for more money. If you’re not selling a home, rebates, lower material and labor costs, and cheap financing provide perfect timing for sprucing up your residence.
Through 2010, homeowners who install energy efficient windows, insulation, roofs, doors or heating and air systems can apply for a 30 percent (up to $1500) tax credit for each product they purchase.
Even better….homeowners can receive a 30 percent tax credit through 2016 (with no spending limits) when they purchase green, energy saving products such as solar systems, geothermal heating pumps, small wind systems, residential fuel cells or micro turbines. For complete details, visit the Energy Stars Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency website.
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Vacant Homes, Swimming Pools and Pleco Fish
Health Alert: Number of Stagnant Swimming Pools Increase.
Stagnant, abandoned swimming pools pose a risk to the health and life of adults, children and pets, alike. And, lenders who own these properties have been unable or unwilling to maintain the swimming pools in area’s where families live.
If you live near a dangerous, smelly, abandoned pool, you may want to try a natural, green method to remove the stench, algae and scum. In addition, this method is FREE and Bonus…it eats the insects and small rodents that may reside in the swamp next door to you.
What is this Miracle Solution for Pool Cleaning??
Enter the common, humble, pre-historic Pleco Fish. Throw a few of these into the abandoned swimming pool or spa next door, and let them do the job nature intended for them to do. To Read More About Using Pleco Fish to Clean Up Stagnant Water, CLICK HERE!!
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Thomas Edison’s Light Bulb is Banned
As part of the Clean Energy Bill passed in 2007, the incandescent light bulb, we all know and love will be no more in the U.S.
To read about the pro’s, con’s, pluses and minuses of this huge change, CLICK HERE.
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Cash for Old Refrigerators and Appliances
The government stimulus package includes $300 million in rebates for your old appliances. If you need to upgrade, now is the time. Click HERE to read about what qualifies, with tips, pro’s and con’s.
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Save Energy Bills with an Insulating Coat of Paint
Smart home sellers know that a fresh coat of paint increases the saleability of any home, but did you also know that it can cut your utility bill, too?
A new paint additive, Insuladd, cuts heating and cooling costs, reduces mold and mildew and can be used with any interior or exterior paint.
To read more about the product and its remarkable qualities, CLICK HERE.
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Two Thumbs Up for Green, Recycled Silo Home
Check out this innovative, green home constructed with two corrugated-metal grain silo’s. The house is low maintenance, solar powered and merges the feel of rural and high tech!!
To see more pictures and read about the features of this home, CLICK HERE.
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What is a Green Condo?
“Green” condo’s are becoming a hot commodity in the real estate market. The typically pricey units are located in large metro area’s and are designed to appeal to the young professional and members of the X and Y Generation.
Green condo’s, often called eco-friendly condo’s or lofts, include a wide variety of features and ammenities. Their designs usually include the use of alternative and recycled building materials, green roofs, solar energy, energy star appliances, water conservation and reclaimation.
Eco-friendly materials often used in green condo’s include bamboo flooring, No VOC paints, sustainable hardwoods, recycled glass, carpets made from recycled inner tubes, wallpaper made from recycled magazines, solar heating and cooling systems, on demand hot water heaters, water storage and recycling systems.
Green condo’s are usually located in area’s close to public transportation and within walking distance to shopping. In addition to being a good marketing ploy, green condo’s are now a luxury, hip niche in metro area real estate.
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Moving Box Exchange. Save Money and Recycle.
Need free boxes for your move or to store items while you sell your home? If so, forget digging through the supermarket dumpster. You can save yourself some money and trouble, while you recycle at the same time.
The U-Haul Website has a Free Box Exchange Service. The U-Haul Box Exchange is a messageboard that you can use to trade, sell or buy reusable boxes and moving supplies. With every reuse of a box, a new box is prevented from entering the cycle.
To get started, you will need to create a U-Haul Customer ID. To post a new message or to see posted messages in your region, simply click on that region listed below.
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Conservation Tips from the EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency offers the following tips for those who want to conserve energy and water inside the home:
- Visit energystar.gov to find energy efficient appliances that can save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Turn off appliances and lights when you leave the room.
- Use the microwave to cook small meals. (It uses less power than an oven)
- Have leaky air-conditioning and refrigeration systems repaired.
- Cut back on air conditioning and heating use if you can.
- Insulate your home, water heater and pipes.
- Don’t let the water run while shaving or brushing teeth.
- Take short showers instead of tub baths.
- Keep drinking water in the refrigerator instead of letting the faucet run until the water is cool.
- Scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading into the dishwasher, wash only full loads.
- Wash only full loads of laundry, or use the appropriate water level or load size selection on the washing machine.
- Buy high-efficient plumbing fixtures and appliances.
- Repair all leaks (a leaky toilet can waste 200 gallons of water a day)
- Water the lawn or garden during the coolest part of the day (early morning is best)
It’s easy to be green while you are marketing your home and communicating with first time homebuyers who need to know these talking points.
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