Working with a local business to provide goods and services is not only convenient but it also spurs on the local economy and helps small companies in your community thrive. More than 28 million of them now operate in this country, with about 63 percent of new jobs emerging from small businesses between 1993 and 2013 alone, according to Forbes.
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Pros & Cons of a Skylight in Your Home
Skylights are a cost effective way to light up your home. Since these windows face up to the beautiful sky, they allow natural light to enter you rooms. This way you won’t need as much artificial lighting. At the end of the day, you not only have more comfortable interiors but you also make significant savings on your energy bills.
Signs You Need a New Roof
It is in everyone’s plan to ensure they always have a roof over their head. Implied in the saying is that the roof should be in good condition. After all, it would not too matter much if the roof allows in water or flaps with the wind. It’s therefore important to properly maintain the roof for leaks and other problems.
All of Your Home Improvement Tax Questions, Answered!
Home renovations and repairs are considered as personal rather than business expenditures therefore, they are not tax deductible. However, this does not mean there are no tax benefits. Home improvements help in the reduction of tax you pay when you sell your home. This is because the costs of home improvement are added to your tax basis for tax purposes.
What to Do with Drafty Doors
Its time. You can’t avoid it anymore. The cold weather is setting in once again and you are unable to ignore that annoying cold draft every time you walk by that front door. In the past you might have tried a few DIY tricks to keep the cold out, but none of them seemed to be very good and they
5 Tips for Keeping Your Home Clear of Leaves
Deciduous trees make for great summer shade and a delightfully brilliant display of colors in the fall. Unfortunately, after they have lost their colors and fall from the trees, they can become a headache for homeowners. Their presence can sometimes be more than an annoyance – in large numbers, they can be a hazard. Keeping your home safe from fall
