I get the hesitation—mortgages have a knack for grounding even the boldest ambitions. When I first bought my house, I toyed with the idea of freelance...

I ran into something similar a couple years back when we redid our kitchen cabinets. My accountant was pretty firm that it counted as a substantial im...

Fair point, but I'd caution against assuming home improvements always translate directly into increased value. I've seen neighbors pour money into upg...