If you installed energy-efficient home improvements in 2014, you may be eligible for a $500 tax credit. Among the home improvements that might qualify for the tax credit: Doors Windows Insulation HVAC systems Water Heaters Roofs Skylights Biomass stoves Tax credits are valuable because they offset the tax you owe, dollar for dollar. For example,… Read More
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Avoiding home insurance claims will keep your rates down.
Filing a claim can raise your homeowners insurance premiums. In some cases insurance companies can refuse to renew your policy. Use this To-Do list to make simple changes around your home that reduce your risk for some of the most common home hazards like fires, falls and water damage. Trim trees away from the house… Read More
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Does your home need a humidifier, dehumidifier or both?
Whether or not you need a humidifier and/or a dehumidifier often depends on where you live, but not always. Seasons, allergies and even energy conservation can play a huge role in your decision. Whole-House Dehumidifiers Whole-house dehumidifiers help control and regulate the humidity throughout your house automatically by removing moisture from the air. They tend… Read More
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Smart-Home devices can put your privacy at risk.
Smart home thermostats, connected kitchen appliances and the fitness monitors we’re all wearing offer many amazing benefits, but all those connected devices can also create privacy risks, a report from the Federal Trade Commission says. FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez predicts 2015 will be the year we start hearing about smart home hacking. “Connected devices that… Read More
