Now is the time to act if you’ve been considering getting replacement windows for your principal residence. As of January, 2021, the Non-Business Energy Property Tax Credit is back. Using IRS Form 5695, you can take a credit of 10% of the cost of your Energy Star windows, up to a cap of $200. This is relative to the windows themselves, not the installation cost. You do not have to replace all windows in order to qualify for the tax credit. In fact, you can also install a new window where there wasn’t one previously. This is a great...

Going to the spa should be a relaxing experience. After all, you’re there to get away from the constant demands of your kids, work, school, and everything else you have going on. But it can be hard to let real life creep in and get in the way of your time at the spa if you don’t prepare for your spa experience. To get the most from your next spa experience, we recommend the following: • Clear your schedule—Don’t try and rush off to something right after your visit to the spa. Plan on making a morning of your...

Have you ever listened to your water heater? Believe it or not, water heaters tell us when they need to be replaced. You just have to know the signs and understand what they mean. So here are three ways that water heaters say that they are ready for retirement. 1. It’s Old The majority of water heaters will last around 10 years before replacement is needed. Even though yours might last longer, that’s the general length of time. If yours has reached the 10-year mark, it probably is time for a replacement. 2. It’s Making Weird Noises When your...

A chip in your car’s windshield glass is a common problem. a lot of people think it’s not a big deal, so they don’t have it fixed right away. But this is a big mistake. Below are three reasons why you shouldn’t wait to have a chip in your windshield glass fixed right away. It Can Obscure Your Vision The first reason why you don’t want to wait to have your windshield fixed when you see it’s chipped is that, depending on how big the chip is, it can obscure your vision. This can be dangerous not only for...