TAX BREAKThrough Dec. 31, installing energy-efficient windows in your home is worth a tax credit for 30 percent of the cost, up to $1,500. The credit does not include window installation.– www.energy.gov
Windows do more than let the sunshine in. They add drama to a room and value to a home.
But if your sashes are sagging, jambs in a jam, casings cracking and your panes are a pain, it might be time to consider replacing your existing windows with new energy-efficient models.
Mike and Sharon Edison included new windows in a recent remodel of their Ooltewah home. Built 31 years ago, the ranch-style house had the aluminum windows common at the time. But after three decades, the glass had begun to dim.
“I couldn’t even see out of them they were so foggy, so there wasn’t even a reason to even clean them,” Mrs. Edison said.