real estate guide september 2010
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(MS) -- Procrastinators, beware.
The federal energy tax credit that
allows homeowners to qualify for
up to $1,500 in tax credit savings
when replacing old windows
expires on December 31, 2010.
However, the day-to-day savings
you get from replacing older win-
dows will last for years to come.
"Adding energy-efficient
replacement windows to a home
immediately helps lower everyday
energy bills and increases a home's
long-term value and comfort," says
Tom Kraeutler, host of the national
home improvement radio show,
The Money Pit. "There simply is no
better time to take advantage of the
government's incentives to replace
your worn-out windows."
Kraeutler notes that fast-acting
homeowners can also receive up to
$150 toward preparation of their
2010 personal income tax return
with H&R Block(R) when they
purchase 12 or more qualifying
energy-efficient Simonton win-
dows before the end of 2010.
"Homeowners can reduce their
energy bills, qualify for up to
$1,500 in federal energy tax credit
with the company's Energy Tax
Credit (ETC) glass packages and
get up to $150 toward tax prepara-
tion fees when making the decision
to invest now in qualifying replace-
ment windows," says Kraeutler.
"Those are three really good rea-
sons to get this project done now."
When to Replace Windows
A former professional contractor,
Kraeutler offers weekly advice to
homeowners nationwide on home
improvement projects. Deciding
when to replace windows is a key
topic covered on his show.
"Products in the home have a dis-
tinct lifespan," says Kraeutler.
"After 10 years, windows should be
monitored yearly to ensure their
performance is holding up.
"When a window stops operating
correctly, then it's time to invest in
new windows. Vinyl windows and
doors specified with a LoE glass
package are a viable 'green' option
offering several distinct advantages.
They include exceptional thermal
performance, durable recyclable
vinyl, low maintenance, and aes-
thetic appeal -- all adding comfort,
beauty and energy efficiency to a
home."
For a free replacement window
guidebook from The Money Pit,
download http://www.myhome-
mymoneypit.com/your-guide-to-
replacing-the-windows-in-your-
house.php. FH109854
Energy Savings That Won't Expire
The homeowners of this energy-
efficient bay window gained a tax
credit from the federal government,
financial assistance with preparing
their taxes and lower energy bills.
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(MS) -- If your asphalt shin-
gles are curling or your wooden
cedar shake shingles have rot-
ted out, it's time to look for a
new roof. This major home
improvement investment
requires research and an under-
standing of roofing material
options to make the best selec-
tion for your home.
"There's only one type of
roof I know of that is backed by
a 50-year warranty and helps
you save on homeowner's
insurance, and that's synthetic
slate and shake roofing tiles,"
says Mark Clement, host of
MyFixItUpLife.com radio
show and website. "My own
home is 100+ years old, so
when it was time to replace our
shingles, I researched every
option available.
"The DaVinci slate roofing
tiles I installed look better than
natural slate tiles. The look is
so realistic that people pass by
and can't tell the difference
between them and real slate.
They always bet me that these
are real slate shingles. I come
up a winner every time with
these eco-friendly roofing
tiles."
As Clement discovered, syn-
thetic roofing tiles have many
advantages over asphalt shin-
gles, cement tiles and even real
slate. "I appreciate the thick-
ness and realistic look of the
synthetic classic slate for our
home's style, but I could just
have easily chosen the
Bellaforte snap-fit synthetic
slate," says Clement. "Both are
made from 100 percent pure
resins and have colors and pig-
ments infused throughout each
tile. The idea that I could get a
custom color to match my exte-
rior really got my attention."
While the professional con-
tractor chose to install synthet-
ic slate tiles, the cedar shake
style also caught his attention.
"Testing shows that DaVinci
shake roofing tiles last two to
four times longer than real
cedar shakes," says Clement.
"They offer superior impact
performance and maintain fire
resistance over the entire prod-
uct life cycle as opposed to
their wood counterparts. Given
that type of protection for the
home, I can't see why anyone
would select a real wood prod-
uct that is subject to damaging
weather conditions, insects and
rot."
The recyclable synthetic
roofing tiles are environmental-
ly-friendly and can be request-
ed in EcoBlend colors that
actually help make the home
more energy efficient. The
award-winning EcoBlend prod-
ucts have been rated by the
Cool Roof Rating Council
(CRRC) to reflect sunlight and
heat away from the home.
For more information, visit
www.davinciroofscapes.com or
w w w. m y f i x i t u p l i f e . c o m .
FH109856
Invest in Your Roof
Contractor Mark Clement
installs synthetic slate roofing
on his 100+ year old home.
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