Why are basements cold? Well concrete is very dense and cold year round, the earth is cold and, of course, in the winter the outside air is cold. Now heat moves from more to less. This concrete with all its thermal mass soaks up the heat from the basement and sends it outside to the ground and above grade to the cold winter air. Two other significant reasons your basement is cold are leaky single-pane windows and the edge of your floor framing system, called the rim joists which is leaky an uninsulated. A thermal image of this basement wall shows that it’s 54 degrees. It is 51 degrees so…
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Getting a Home in Lakeland FL
If you have an opportunity to own a Lakeland Florida homes for sale, you are really lucky as this hometown is considered by a lot of people to be one of the perfect places to live in Florida. Offering a number of attractions which can easily rival bigger cities while also maintaining an enjoyable town-like atmosphere, Lakeland shows the best place for its modestly sized population. With a comfortable feel, warm neighbors, and undoubtedly something to offer people in various age groups, Lakeland is actually one of Florida’s best cities that I must move into. A great variety of specialty outlets, such as boutiques, art galleries, General Stores and antique…
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Can a Neighbour Take Down My Fence?
While the deeds of a property will contain the most information about property boundaries, there may be some parts that are left out. For example; who owns shared dividing walls and fences. To clarify whether your neighbour has encroached onto your property with a fence, you may need to consult a boundary dispute surveyor. In most cases, we just rely on a few ‘presumptions’ to determine the responsibilities for these dividing barriers and dictates whether somebody can remove a fence or not: Presumptions If there is a fence in place, then it is presumed that the owner of the fence will be the property where the fence supports are. It…
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Hiring a Bathroom Fitter Or Doing it Yourself?
If you do not have any experiences in fitting bathrooms, installing a new bathroom will be something that you might want to hire a professional. If you can possibly fit a bathroom yourself you can make huge savings, because bathroom fitters are not cheap. However, by using the service of skilled bathroom fitters you will have secure feeling that the job can be done successfully. You’ll have a new bathroom to be proud of. When you are fitting the bathroom on your own make sure to plan in the right manner, drawing up diagrams and measuring until you have a very good plan you are happy with and feel optimistic…
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Brief Review – Braxtly Tools Heavy Duty Work Knee Pads
Say goodbye to sore aching knees with the Braxtly Tools Knee Pads. These knee pads are great for working on equipment, landscape planting, or repairing irrigation. Easy to use on any surface, is made with a thick heavy duty pvc outer cap. The coated rubber exterior prevents absorption of water, oils or chemicals while also protecting the mat from rough surfaces like gravel, concrete or stone surfaces.
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Do-It-Yourself Fridge Maintenance
Refrigerator repairs can be expensive, so it is a good idea to perform some regular maintenance to keep your fridge running smoothly. Simple cleaning tools such as a vacuum cleaner and soft, damp cloths are all you will need to avoid refrigerator repairs queens. Clean the Coils The condenser coils are usually located on the bottom of the refrigerator, although they used to be found at the back. It is necessary to clean the coils because dirt and hair stick to them and this puts a greater load on your fridge’s condenser. A regular cleaning not only keeps the appliance running well, but it will also save money. Remove the…
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Installing a Stone Paver Patio
You are looking for a way to add beauty to your backyard while giving your guests a place to sit when they come to visit. While there are many options to add to the ambience to the exterior of your house, installing a stone paver patio might be the least expensive while giving your yard an elegant look. Here is how to put in a patio like this. Prepare the area Once you have the stones, edging, and cement paver sealer purchased, you will want tie of the area you want to work in to prevent others from disrupting your work. Remove the grass and add gravel to the place…
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Understanding All of the Subtle Dangers of Carpenter Ants
When people find carpenter ants in their homes, they should never assume that it’s just a random occurrence that they can ignore. If they spot one ant, there are probably countless others in the house. Sneaky Carpenter Ants Carpenter ant and termite infestations can both be devastating. It’s worth noting that as awful as termite infestations can be, at least people will usually realize what’s happening relatively quickly. Carpenter ant infestations are often more insidious. It might take a while for people to even notice that they have a carpenter ant population at home. Moisture Problems Carpenter ants also tend to target houses that have already been damaged in other…
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Rental Properties and Cash-Out Refinance
Today I want to talk about passive income and why banks like giving money over to you when they see that your rental property is performing and is producing cash. So you probably think about getting a mortgage on a rental property. You probably think about, hey, I don’t own it yet. I’m going to go to the bank, they’re going to give me money, and I’m going to buy it. Yeah, that’s one way to do it. But the way that the banks really like is when you’ve already bought it, maybe using your own cash, so you have some skin in the game. You own that rental property.…
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Does Selling Rental Property affect Taxes?
If I lived in a home for several years but moved out 10 years ago and made it into a rental, what are my tax options if I sell it? Do you want to whack this one, too? Well, your only tax option is going to be to recognize capital gain or capital loss on the sale of your home. Since you’ve been out of it for 10 years, you’re not entitled to the $500,000 personal home exclusion. So you’re going to have to just treat it as the sale of an investment. – It’s an investment property. Here’s the big thing to think about. When you take a personal…
