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Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit: Big changes in 2023!

What are energy tax credits targeting home improvements? In August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act amended two credits available for energy-efficient home improvements and residential clean energy equipment, so that they last longer and have a greater financial impact. IRS Link 1. Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit Before the update and passage of the Inflation… Read More

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8 Tips to Get Your Furnace Ready For Winter

What to do to get your heater working well before the cold sets in. School is in full swing, the leaves are changing color, and that pumpkin spice latte just isn’t enough to stave off the morning chill. It’s about that time to switch your HVAC system over to heat. Check the following list we… Read More

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Adding a bathroom to your basement: things to consider

Adding a bathroom to basement areas makes life a little easier and boosts your property value. If you’ve turned your finished basement into a spare bedroom, game room, or exercise room, a basement bathroom lets you enjoy that space without having to trudge upstairs when nature calls. As smart as this home improvement project may… Read More

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Electric Maintenance

Mini-Split Air Conditioners: What They Are and How They Work

Most homeowners are most familiar with central air conditioners and furnaces, but it’s important not to forget about other products including ductless mini-splits. Mini-split systems are a type of ductless heating and cooling. In place of delivering conditioned air to the entire residence with a network of air ducts, they heat and cool a single… Read More

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How to Know When It Is Time to Upgrade Your Home Electric System

With a new electronic device hitting the market almost daily, it is understandable that you might wonder if your home can handle the growing demand for electricity. Fortunately, most new electronic devices draw very little power. A cell phone charger draws about 10 watts, and a 50-inch LED TV only draws 100 to 200 watts—compare… Read More

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Who Do I Hire to Replace Gas Piping?

When you think of plumbers, you may not consider that they also work on gas piping. Most people know that professional plumbers work with pipes that carry water and sewage, do installation and repair jobs for faucets, sinks, garbage disposals, and water heaters. While this is true, plumbers can also work on more than the… Read More

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Tankless vs Traditional Water Heater

Tankless vs. Traditional Water Heater. Which is Best For You? When it comes time to replace your water heater, you should consider some new options. You can replace it with another traditional style water heater or in some cases, switch to a tankless system. Which one is the better choice? Like any other major purchase,… Read More