http://www.betterhomeimprovement.net Home Improvement Tips & Tricks Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:37:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en newly preg asked: I'm considering upgrading our formica countertops to granite and installing vinyl fencing to enclose our backyard. Would this count as a home improvement and would I be able to deduct this on next year's taxes or only when I sell the home?Create a video blog http://www.betterhomeimprovement.net/home-improvement/home-improvement-tax-deduction mychoice2dy asked: I'm starting my own home improvement business and would like as many certifications as possible local to Rochester NY.Create a video blog http://www.betterhomeimprovement.net/home-improvement/who-offers-certification-courses-for-general-contractors-in-home-improvement-local-to-rochester-ny firzout4u asked: trying to start a small home improvement business and no one knows whether or not i have to have a contractors license or whether i just need to have insurance. i think i might need at least a class C license but i'm not sure. any advise/answers would ... http://www.betterhomeimprovement.net/home-improvement/do-i-need-to-have-a-contractors-license-in-order-to-start-a-small-home-improvement-business Jason G asked: Hello. I live in Broome County, NY. My family needs money to fix up our house with. What home improvement, home renovation and home restoration grants should I apply for since I live in Broome County, NY? Please let me know. Thank you.Caffeinated Content http://www.betterhomeimprovement.net/home-improvement/what-home-improvement-home-renovation-and-home-restoration-grants-should-i-apply-for-if-i-live-in-upstate-ny 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?Caffeinated Content http://www.betterhomeimprovement.net/home-improvement/if-you-have-a-lien-on-your-house-can-you-get-a-home-improvement-loan-on-the-property rollings83 asked: What is the best way to start up a home improvement business without all the credentials? Ways to get the word out....etc?Caffeinated Content http://www.betterhomeimprovement.net/home-improvement/starting-a-home-improvement-business-from-scratch BlueFish asked: We have several dozen improvements we want to make to our home before putting it up for sale. I am trying to prioritize and budget our time and money to get them done. We are not handy people and have no idea what we are doing but we ... http://www.betterhomeimprovement.net/home-improvement/is-there-a-web-site-that-can-help-me-estimate-home-improvement-projects-cost-and-time 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.Create a video blog http://www.betterhomeimprovement.net/home-improvement/what-is-the-best-source-for-diy-home-improvement-projects SHORTY38 asked: Why is it that consumers go to home improvement centers like home depot or lowe's when the home improvement centers just subcontract their work out to local contractors. Are we not smart enough to know that these home improvement centers put an upcharge on labor etc.. Why don't ... http://www.betterhomeimprovement.net/home-improvement/why-is-it-that-consumers-go-to-home-improvement-centers-when KristenCO asked: I have an idea for a home improvement / reality show that would feature my house and family. The idea is totally unique and brilliant, if I do say so myself. ;-) Are there agents that represent such a thing? What are they called? (I know ... http://www.betterhomeimprovement.net/home-improvement/how-do-i-find-an-agent-for-a-home-improvement-tv-show-idea-that-i-have