Archive for May, 2008

Are bids from home improvement contractors typically negotiable?

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

ashley d asked: Sure, I realize *everything* is negotiable, and the only way to find out is to ask. But I'm wondering if people actually do it often. The purchase price of a home is expected to be negotiable. So is the purchase price of a car. So is the salary ...

Would it be rude of me to ask my neighbors to stop doing their home improvement project tonight?

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

Greta asked: I live in a duplex and the people on the other side are in the middle of some major home improvement escapade. They're hammering and sawing and apparently ripping the floor up. They've been doing this ALL day and they aren't showing any signs of stopping...in fact, their friends ...

If you have a lien on your house can you get a home improvement loan on the property?

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

juju b asked: The property is financed through a private party, not a bank or mortgage co. Can you get a home equity loan to fix it up? Or a home improvement loan? even though there is a lien on the property?

What is the best source for DIY home improvement projects?

Sunday, May 25th, 2008

john asked: I am looking for a specific book or perhaps a website that is VERY thorough and accurate at home improvement projects. I am thinking that when I buy my first home, I am going to be doing many things to the home.

How do you feel about all the home improvement shows?

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

Madrugada asked: Do you think that home improvement shows really help the average Joe and his average income? Or, does it concentrate on making the rich look richer?

Can I deduct home improvement expenses if I am reporting rental income from renting a room in my home?

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

sunfish024 asked: I have a 3-bedroom house and I rent out one of the rooms for extra income. I have also invested several thousand dollars in home improvement last year, much of it on repairs to the extra bathroom used by the roommate-tenant. Does anyone know the rules on reporting ...

How to ask people for help with home improvement?

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

lf asked: I know there's something call home improvement parties or something like that, does anybody know what they are call and if you do how can I invite people (family, friends) to come over to my house and help me out with paint and small repairs around the house, ...

Why so many No-show Home Improvement contractors?

Monday, May 19th, 2008

Mercury asked: Over the years, I have had several Home improvement contractors show up to take measurements for floors, windows, plumbing, etc, but then they never follow through and send an estimate. Why do you think that is happening? I have money to spend and tried to track ...