Making the decision to invest in an energy-saving home improvement is a big step, but getting the most out of available rebates and tax credits can cause many homeowners to stumble. As you make purchases throughout the year, be sure to collect and save associated receipts, documentation, explanations and tax...
Home improvement season is almost here! Although it may be a little too early to begin major work, it's never too early to start planning for improvements to your North Carolina home. While you're thinking about major improvements and waiting for warmer weather, here's a short list of good improvements...
The federal tax credit for reflective Energy Star-rated metal roofs was renewed for 2013 as part of the Fiscal Cliff deal. That's great news for North Carolina homeowners. Those who choose the appropriate roofs are eligible for tax credits of 10% of the value of their roofing materials. This is...
This short and informative video by Todd Miller, one of North America's leading metal roofing experts, explains why you should choose a quality metal roof, installed by McCarthy Metal Roofing Systems for your North Carolina roof. There's a lot to think about when it's time to re-roof your home, place of...
In this series, we're taking a look at opportunities for improving your North Carolina home by considering a metal roof. In our list of possible goals for homeowners, we're ready to talk about ventilation. Goal: Improved Attic Ventilation Think about increasing your attic ventilation. Good ventilation can make your home healthier, avoid...
In Part 3 or our series, let's look at the great reasons related to the environment, to put a metal roof on your North Carolina home. If questions about environmental impact are factoring into your roofing decision, a Classic Metal Roof could be the solution you're looking for. A Metal Roof...
This week, we offer you 3 more tips for making your North Carolina home more energy efficient and environmentally-friendly. Autumn is here and cooler temperatures soon will be the norm. As that happens, we all will likely find ourselves indoors more often, unable to spend much time working on the...
