Regardless of your opinion about taxes, we can all agree that nobody should overpay their taxes. Here are six sound ideas that you may want to consider this month that may provide some tax savings to your household. Pay Bills Ahead of Time If you itemize, paying some bills early may minimize your deductions. For example, if you pay your January 2014 mortgage payment and your 2014 property taxes in...
Just about every home makes a little noise, but sometimes the noises are not just charming creeks, they annoy you. Rather than calling Ghost Hunters, there are a few things that you can do to make those noises go away. In fact, sometimes those noises you hear are early warnings of a big problem waiting to happen - like a backed up sewer line. If you can figure out what...
With great opportunities abounding in the housing market and historically-low interest rates still intact, consumers can secure record-breaking values on a home purchase, according to New York-based real estate attorney Adam Leitman Bailey. “Incredible deals are on the market and ready to be made, but only for those buyers who know how to seize them,” says Leitman Bailey, author of the New York Times best-selling book, “Finding The Uncommon Deal”...
For buyers and sellers alike, home inspections are a crucial part of the home-buying and -selling process. While setting up a home inspection once you have an offer on your home is an important piece of the puzzle, taking the time to prepare for the inspection can be just as essential. Home sellers who take the time to get ready for the inspection will pave the way for a smoother inspection...
When you’re spending thousands to remodel a kitchen or bath, you want those updates to last a while. To help you get ahead of and sort out the kitchen and bathroom trends -- pity the last fool to install an avocado appliance in the 1970s. Enjoy your home; remodel so that you love where you live. Still, with a couple of exceptions, these five kitchen and bath trends offer lasting...
Most Americans have hard water flowing through their plumbing, and it's taking a silent, but pricey toll on their water-using appliances and pipes. "If you think you're not affected, think again: 85 percent of Americans have hard water," says Angie Hicks, founder of the website dedicated to consumer reviews of contractors and service companies. "Water with a high mineral count is really hard on your appliances and can take years...
