First Subzero Wolf offers a hard to deny $2,500.00 in rebates when you purchase an appliance package that will meet every expectation of refrigeration and cooking. Now… you have a chance to WIN one! No gimmics .. enter today. You cannot win unless you take 2-3 minutes to enter. Really, it is that simple. Just click here to get one step closer to a Subzero Wolf Kitchen!
Inspire. Create. Win. It is a combination you will not regret.
“Energy-efficient appliances and products provide many benefits such as lower energy bills, increased indoor comfort, and reduced air pollution” www.energy.gov
For all qualified upgrades, the credit is 30% of the covered cost up to a $1500 total credit. The house must be your principal residence and the credits don’t apply to new construction. Other, upgrade-specific restrictions apply, so see the Energy Star site for details.
• Energy Efficient Windows and Doors, including many Storm Doors and Skylights. Cost eligible for the tax credit does not include installation costs. Certain other restrictions (like U-value and IECC qualifications apply).
• Water Heaters. Credit includes installation costs; some restrictions for energy efficiency apply.
• Metal and Asphalt Roofs. Credit does Not include installation costs. The roof must be highly energy efficient (asphalt roofs must have cooling granules, for instance).
• Insulation, whether spray foam, fiberglass, or blow-in cellulose, they’re all covered so long as they meet IECC requirements. Installation cost is NOT covered.
• HVAC Components, including certain Advanced Air Handlers, Air Force Heat Pumps, Central A/C Units, Boilers, Propane, and Gas Furnaces. Tax credits include installation costs.
• Biomass Stoves.
Looking for a way to afford a kitchen with culinary style appliances? NOW is the time to buy! Check out these incredible savings & incentives from THERMADOR appliances! Savings up to $6,373.00!!
Buy a 36″ or 48″ Professional Range or
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For a referral to a reputable appliance dealer in the Atlanta market, contact Becky Sue Becker!
When you think of your DREAM KITCHEN, do you think Sub-zero and Wolf appliances? ! Then you should definitely consider moving up that new kitchen on your priority list! Just this week Sub-Zero and Wolf announced a spectacular incentive that gives you INSTANT savings! Purchase a refrigerator + range or a refrigerator + cooktop and wall oven and save $1,000.00 instantly! PLUS you are eligible to receive and additional $1,500.00 instant savings when you buy up to six more products! This deal is one that cannot be lost … the question is who will it be given to? 
This Sub-Zero, Inc. and Wolf Appliance, Inc. Instant Savings offer is valid beginning March 1, 2010, and expires after September 30, 2010, at participating Sub-Zero and Wolf dealers in the United States and Canada. This instant savings will be applied at point of sale only for qualifying purchases. All appliances must be purchased and invoiced at the same time, appear on the same invoice, and be delivered by December 31, 2010. Products must be delivered and installed in the country of purchase. The Instant Savings offer cannot be combined with any other offers. Check with your local dealer for details or visit subzerosavings.com
*Sub-Zero built-in 600 Series excluded. **Applicable to all products excluding Sub-Zero built-in 600 Series, Wolf microwave ovens, and all accessories. See eligible products.
The Remodeling Magazine Cost vs Value Report is one of the most respected and valued reports to my business, and most importantly for my clients. It illustrates the average costs nationally and regionally, and equally importantly what the average return on your investment will be.
On their site, you can compare national and regional averages for 33 popular remodeling projects; you can also download a PDF with project data for any one of 80 U.S. cities. Falling home prices pushed the value of remodeling investments down for the fourth consecutive year, but small-scale projects and replacements may be leading the way to recovery.
Over the years, the Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report has been a reliable gauge of the general temperature of the residential remodeling and real estate markets. Typically, it is retrospective, but at times it has served to forecast a trend, as it did in 2006. That year the cost-to-value ratio dropped more than 10 points, a downturn that most remodeling professionals didn’t begin to feel until a year or more later. That 2006 Report was even out ahead of existing home prices, which in most markets didn’t start to drop until 2007.
Last year, the deepening housing crisis and fourth-quarter financial market meltdown made it difficult to interpret the Cost vs. Value data, which was collected over… READ MORE
Search the charts nationally or regionally: CLICK HERE
HADCO, the exclusive Distributor in the Southeast for Viking Appliances, is offering an incredible incentive to consumers purchasing appliances this year. The “Extra Innings” Consumer Rebate Program for appliances purchased July 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009 offers rebates starting at $250.00 for a range or cooktop with oven purchase .. all the way to $1,000.00 for the purchase of a 48″ and 60″ range or a large cooktop with double oven including a dishwasher. Talk about bang for your buck – this is an offer you cannot refuse!
Explore the possibilities and the superior quality of Viking Appliances by clicking on the photos below! And as always .. do not hesitate to contact me for assistance with your specifying, shopping or designing needs!
The complete Viking kitchen. Completely perfect.
If cooking is everything, then the Viking Professional kitchen is everything you need. From cooking to cleanup to refrigeration – Viking delivers the ultimate in performance and design.
Gentle curves. Heavy-duty power. Don’t let the sleek lines fool you. The Viking Designer Series packs plenty of heavy-duty performance and power beneath the contoured handles and beveled knobs.
For full rebate details CLICK HERE (this link as been removed since the offer is no longer valid) to download a HADCO Rebate Form. Or to learn more about their area of distribution, click on the logo below.
Georgians will have the opportunity to purchase qualified energy efficient products with NO state or local sales tax from Thursday, October 1 through Sunday, October 4, 2009. A broad range of products up to $1,500 marked with the ENERGY STAR logo and purchased for personal use are included in this unique incentive. Specifically, the sales tax exemption applies to ENERGY STAR qualified dishwashers, clothes washers, room air conditioners, ceiling fans, compact fluorescent light bulbs, dehumidifiers, programmable thermostats, refrigerators, doors and windows.
Certain water efficient products that carry the WATER SENSE logo will also be sales tax free. These products include bathroom sink faucets and faucet accessories (such as aerators), showerheads, high-efficiency toilets, high-efficiency urinals, and weather or sensor-based irrigation controllers. To learn more about WATER SENSE, visit http://www.epa.gov/watersense.
In addition to the up-front cost savings provided by the sales tax holiday, ENERGY STAR appliances, electronics and lighting operate while using less energy – and less money – than older models. To learn more about ENERGY STAR and how the purchase of an energy efficient appliance can save you energy and money while protecting the environment, visit the interactive ENERGY STAR @ Home tool at www.energystar.gov.
Have questions about ENERGY STAR or the Georgia Sales Tax Holiday? Follow the links below for more information:
Consumer’s Guide to the Sales Tax Holiday
Get the essential info on where, when and how you can take advantage of this special incentive.
Information for Consumers
A one-page summary of the Sales Tax Holiday and the benefits of purchasing ENERGY STAR products.
Applicable ENERGY STAR Products and Purchases
Official rules from the Georgia Department of Revenue for retailers and consumers of ENERGY STAR products.
Applicable WATER SENSE Products and Purchases
Official rules from the Georgia Department of Revenue for retailers and consumers of WATER SENSE products.
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Budgeting is one of the most challenging aspects of taking a project; the larger the project – the more variables you will experience! The Atlanta Home Improvement Magazine included an insightful and educational Budget Planner in their Kitchen & Bath Planner edition.
In any project there are many factors that will affect your budget as you go along. This cost breakdown will help you budget for the features you plan to include in your kitchen or bath project. The figures represent approximate costs for UNINSTALLED products in a 10′ x 10′ room. If you plan to hire a General Contractor, which I highly recommend with any kitchen or bath remodel, you can include approximately 25-35% of the overall budget for labor and building material costs. So if you plan to spend $75k you should budget around $23k for the Contractor to cover areas such as: demolition and debris removal, modifications to mechanicals (change lighting & outlet locations, update outlets to meet code requirements etc), drywall repairs and painting … just to name a few! Stay tuned .. in the near future I will write more about the value of hiring a General Licensed Contractor for your project.
It is important to remember that there may be variables to your kitchen or bath project that you are unaware of. It is best to consult with a Certified and/or Licensed Professional to help you evaluate your project before you begin investing in your home. Like the ole cliche, Knowledge is Power, and in the case of taking on a large project – a professional will help you save time and money.
Click on the LOGO below to access the Printable Budget Planner.
Related articles: Cost vs Value Report
While a great many consumers are choosing granite for their counter tops, the trend continues to grow strong for mixing materials. Additionally, consumers are beginning to think outside the box on the material choices to personalize their homes. It’s important to educate yourself and understand the pros and cons so that you have no surprises later.
Atlanta Home Improvement Magazine requested my assistance to aid in the creation of a chart of all the material choices, the relative cost, the maintenance & repair options and the overall pros & cons. This chart is a must see if you are planning to purchase counter tops!
Click on the logo below to download your copy of On The Surface - from the Kitchen & Bath Planner 2009
Direct link:http://www.box.net/shared/um4xnrdqme
The Remodeling Magazine Cost vs Value Report is one of the most respected and valued reports to my business, and most importantly for my clients. If you are debating or even beginning the process, give some time to evaluate this report. It will help you understand the average costs for your region, and most importantly what your return will be. The studies behind this report are nationwide, so it is valuable to a vast audience. While I study this yearly report for kitchen and bathroom projects, it also reports on several other remodeling projects, including room additions, siding, roof and window replacements, etc. You can also view housing, economic, and social characteristics of cities/regions abroad.
Here is an exert from the report for the Atlanta area only. Visit the link below to view elaborated details on Atlanta, other regions – even comparisons to the overall National averages.
Job Cost %Cost Recouped Project
South Atlantic — Mid range
$14,510 75.5% Bathroom Remodel
$53,236 79.1% Major Kitchen Remodel
$20,320 79.9% Minor Kitchen RemodelSouth Atlantic — Upscale
$47,615 72.2% Bathroom Remodel
$106,506 73.3% Major Kitchen Remodel
Full Report: The results of the 2008–09 Cost vs. Value Report are surprising. A sluggish real estate market, and an increasing number of foreclosures while our survey was in the field this summer, led us to expect that the ratio of a remodeling project’s cost to the value it retains at resale would drop substantially more than the 8.02% (6.1 points) decline experienced in 2007.
What the 2008–09 data show, however, is a slowdown in the decline of the average cost-value ratio across all projects to only 3.86%, just 2.7 points down from 2007 (see “Percentage Recouped at Resale” graph).
Even with a mild (2.67%) increase in 2007 construction costs, it seems likely that if house values were plummeting as far and as fast as media reports would have us believe, the Cost vs. Value results should have been much worse. Instead, these results suggest that instances of steep home-value depreciation occurring in some parts of the country, particularly those… read more
By: Sal Alfano
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