2012 Home Tax Breaks and Energy Efficiency Here are are some of our picks from across the web: New Energy Efficiency Rating – Congress has passed a bill to put in place a new energy efficiency rating for water heaters to help consumers better compare different models. Tax Breaks – The end of the year is quickly approaching and tax season will soon be upon us. Get ahead of the [...]

Christmas Tree Pictures Most homes have already setup a Christmas tree for the holidays. But if you have not, the following pictures might give you inspiration. Source: houzz.com This tree is a fairly standard tree with a yellow and green color theme. It matches the room very nicely. Source: marthastewart.com This golden pinnacle of tree is for those of you looking to go all out. The various decorations, tinsel, and [...]

Need some Halloween decoration ideas? Check out these articles we found from across the web that might help for Halloween. Flamingo Skeletons – Making your own decorations can be fun and open up the possibilities. My favorite part of this article is taking the stereotypical pink flamingo lawn decoration and turning it into a skeleton bird. (Read more) Source: ext.homedepot.com via HomeSpot HQ on Pinterest Painted Pumpkins – Carving up [...]

Halloween Decorations – Get your home into full swing for the Halloween season. Find plenty of clever and funny decorations at Houzz.(Read more) Source: houzz.com via HomeSpot HQ on Pinterest Hiding Nails in Wood – A nice clean surface wood always looks good around the house. This trick uses a drill to create a pilot hole and counter bore so a screw can be hidden in the wood and create [...]

Kitchen Inspiration – Check out kitchens from everyday homes that might inspire you for DIY projects or professional remodels. Often times it is helpful to view everyday kitchens versus “dream” kitchens for more realistic ideas. (Read more) Source: houzz.com via HomeSpot HQ on Pinterest Record Low Mortgage Rates – The average 30-year fixed mortgage to an all time low this week. According to Freddie Mac, the rate dropped from the [...]