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It isn’t a secret that remodeling your kitchen will increase your home’s value. What you may not know is the money you spend on this type of home improvement could also help you lower down your tax bill when you sell your home. It’s important to know whether kitchen remodeling tax-deductible or not before you begin to save on your kitchen remodel costs.

It isn’t a secret that remodeling your kitchen will increase your home’s value. What you may not know is the money you spend on this type of home improvement could also help you lower down your tax bill when you sell your home. It’s important to know whether kitchen remodeling tax-deductible or not before you begin to save on your kitchen remodel costs.

It isn’t a secret that remodeling your kitchen will increase your home’s value. What you may not know is the money you spend on this type of home improvement could also help you lower down your tax bill when you sell your home. It’s important to know whether kitchen remodeling tax-deductible or not before you begin to save on your kitchen remodel costs.

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Minimalist open concept living room photo in Venice with white walls, a corner fireplace and a metal fireplace

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This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

This beautiful, museum quality bathroom reveals green in places you wouldn't expect. The walnut cabinets are locally crafted from a fallen tree, and these sustainably quarried countertops are made of domestic soapstone! On top of that, these glorious windows are not only energy efficient, but approved by the Roland Park Association. We also improved the air quality and ventilation. What else could a homeowner ask for? Well, the meticulous deconstruction of the pre-existing historic window and fixtures, and extensive re-use of materials yielded a hefty tax deduction. Photo done by: Anne Gummerson photography

So how is this green? The walnut is hand-milled from a fallen tree; countertop is domestic soapstone sustainably quarried, work is all done by local craftspeople. New energy-efficient windows approved for historic consistency by the Roland Park Association, and indoor air quality protected with healthy finishes and better ventilation. Deconstruction of pre-existing window and fixtures yielded a nice tax-deduction for the owner and extensive re-use of materials. Collaborative design with Greenbuilders, the clients, and a consultation with architect Bruce Finkelstein.