Three easy steps to ensuring your rain gutters or eave troughs run clear and flow smoothly gutter eaves trough. During a rainstorm, gutters route runoff from a very large surface—a home’s roof—to where it can drain away from the house. By doing so, they protect siding, windows, doors, and foundations from water damage and help [...]
1. Update Old Windows & Patio Doors One drafty window is equivalent to having a hole in your wall, the size of a brick. With a house full of windows like that, imagine how much harder your furnace or air conditioner needs to work to maintain a comfortable temperature. According to Cornerstone Exteriors, high-performance, energy-efficient [...]
Question: How do I apply for the tax credit? What tax form do I need for the energy efficiency tax credits? Answer: Tax Form For products “placed in service“ in 2009, you need to file the 2009 IRS Form 5695 and submit it with your 2009 taxes (by April 15, 2010). On the 2009 1040 form, the [...]
