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Author Profiles

Gil Rudawsky

Gil Rudawsky has covered business and consumer issues for 18 years, most recently as a deputy editor at the Rocky Mountain News. He lives in a house built in the 1930s, and always keeps the home’s character in mind when making upgrades.

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door replacement tax credit

Last Chance to Claim Credits for Windows and Doors

For now, 2011 is the last year for which the feds have left open the window on energy tax credits for installing doors windows, and skylights. Read More

Progress $ E K
Save Money Med $126-$465 (energy bills)
Effort Low 1 day (research)
Investment Med $500-$1,000 (per window)
Added to Binder
Water Heater Replacement Value

Tax Credits for Non-Solar Water Heaters

Don’t get in hot water over fuel bills. If you installed an efficient water heater in 2011, you might be eligible for a tax credit. Read More

Progress $ E K
Save Money Med $115/yr (off energy bills)
Effort Low 1 day (research)
Investment Med $1,500-$2,500 (tankless)
Added to Binder
Tax Credits For Storm Windows Storm Doors For Tax Credits

Tax Credits for Storm Windows and Storm Doors

“Stormy Weather” needn’t be your theme song if you got storm windows and doors in 2011. The feds are offering an energy tax credit of up to $500. Read More

Progress $ E K
Save Money Med $126-$465 (energy bills)
Effort Med 2-3 days (research)
Investment Med $100-$300 (per storm window)
Added to Binder
Tax Credits to Replace Your Roof

Tax Credits for Replacing Your Roof

Did you literally put a new roof over your head in 2011? You may be eligible for a $500 energy tax credit for the roof replacement on your 2011 return. Read More

Progress $ E K
Save Money High Up to $45/mo (cooling bills)
Effort Low 1 day (research)
Investment High $21,200 (new roof)
Added to Binder
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If You Upgraded Your Insulation in 2011, Read This

The 2010 energy tax credit for adding insulation is gone, but a smaller one in 2011 is better than nothing. Read More

Progress $ E K
Save Money High $600/yr (in Northeast)
Effort Low 1 day (research)
Investment Med $1,000-$2,500 (insulate attic)
Added to Binder
Blue wood-burning stove by Harman Stove Company

Tax Credits for Installing Biomass Stoves

If you warmed your chestnuts cost-effectively by installing a biomass stove in 2011, you may be eligible for a tax credit. Read More

Progress $ E K
Save Money Med $64-$255/yr (heating bills)
Effort Low 1 day (research)
Investment Med $3,000-$4,500 (stove)
Added to Binder
Features For Sunroom Home Improvement Sunroom Features

Sunroom Additions: Top Features

Designing the perfect sunroom addition means thinking about windows, skylights, tile floors, and window blinds. Read More

Progress H E K
Value Added High $34,133*
Effort High 6-8 wks
Investment High $74,310 (nat'l avg)*
Added to Binder
Sunroom Addition Evaluation Sunroom Addition Home Value

Evaluate Your Home for a Sunroom Addition

A sunroom addition costs more than you think, because it’s just as involved as adding any other room—and it has a lot more windows. Read More

Progress H K
Value Added High $34,133*
Effort High 6-8 wks
Investment High $74,310 (nat'l avg)*
Added to Binder
Sunroom Window Options Window Options For Sunroom

Choosing Windows for a Sunroom Addition

Do you want casements or double-hung windows? Wood or wood-clad windows? Simulated divided lights or snap-in grilles? Here’s how to pick windows for your sunroom addition. Read More

Progress H E K
Value Added High $36,500
Effort High 12+ wks
Investment High $75,200
Added to Binder