Some $$$ Advantages of Doing Improvements to your home

Here are some things I have been researching on saving money in doing improvements to your home. They are not the end all be all by no means. Consult a professional to discuss you individual situation.

On Taxes, here is how you can save by adding energy efficient items:

A recent tax law change provides a tax credit to improve the energy efficiency of existing homes. The law provides a 10 percent credit for buying qualified energy efficiency improvements. To qualify, a component must meet or exceed the criteria established by the 2000 International Energy Conservation Code (including supplements) and must be installed in the taxpayer’s main home in the United States.
The following items are eligible:
Insulation systems that reduce heat loss/gain Exterior windows (including skylights)Exterior doors Metal roofs (meeting applicable Energy Star requirements).The maximum credit for all taxable years is $500 — no more than $200 of the credit can be attributable to expenses for windows.

With FPL here is how you can save:

Save 7.50 a month by getting a new fridge if yours is 19-25 c ft from 1995-200111 cents per square foot on insulation have FPL do free certification

With Insurance Premiums:

http://www.floridadisaster.org/mitigation/rcmp/HRG/content/risks/Incentives.asp
Action ID Mitigation Action Description Discount Range
1 Re-roof 0% to 6%
2 Re-roof and Re-nail Roof Sheathing 0% to 19%
3 Re-roof, Re-nail Roof Sheathing, and Add Secondary Water Resistance 0% to 20%
4 Protect Windows 6% to 7%
5 Protect Windows and Doors 7% to 10%
6 Mitigation Actions 1 and 4 7% to 14%
7 Mitigation Actions 3 and 4 7% to 22%
8 Mitigation Actions 3 and 5 12% to 22%

Just a few items that you can save money on if you do the projects.

I wish you well on all your improvement endeavors.

Chris Alley
http://www.LazerSWFL.com

Lazer of SW FL Inc. Now Participating in My Safe Florida Homes Program

As of 8/11/08 Lazer of SW FL Inc. was approved to become a participating contractor with the My Safe Florida Home Program. We are proud to be of service to provide this improvement to Florida Homeowners' residence.

This is the description of the My Safe Florida Homes Program for the source website http://www.mysafefloridahome.com


ABOUT THE MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME PROGRAM

To help Floridians identify how they can strengthen their homes against hurricanes and to reduce hurricane damage exposure in our state, the My Safe Florida Home program is offering free wind inspections by qualified hurricane mitigation inspectors to eligible homeowners.
This is not an entitlement program. You must apply and obtain approval in order to receive the free inspection. Requesting or obtaining an inspection does not guarantee or automatically qualify you for a grant. Floridians whose homes have undergone wind certification and hurricane mitigation inspections approved by the Department of Financial Services may be eligible to apply for matching grants up to $5,000. The My Safe Florida Home program is working with local governments and the Volunteer Florida Foundation to offer low-income homeowners an opportunity to strengthen their homes against natural disasters.Properties not eligible for free wind inspections include mobile homes and manufactured homes, apartments, condominiums, multi-family dwellings and businesses.
The My Safe Florida Home program has exceeded the Legislature’s goals of awarding 35,000 grants and providing more than 400,000 free wind inspections to eligible homeowners. Although we are no longer accepting applications, we are continuing to serve homeowners previously enrolled in the program. CFO Sink is urging the Legislature to continue funding the My Safe Florida Home program to serve additional homeowners. Floridians can express their support for continuing this program to their local legislative officials. Click here to find your local state senator and here to find your local state representative


https://apps.fldfs.com/HurricaneMitigation/Contractors/ContractorSearch.aspx
This is the website address that homeowners can verify Lazer of SW FL Inc. participating contractor information.


We wish you well on all your improvement endeavors.

Lazer of SW FL Inc.
CBC1250945
http://www.LazerSWFL.com