Friday, November 11, 2022
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Shoppers Say This Cooler Bar Table Keeps Drinks Ice-Cold in 100+ Degrees - Food & Wine
An ice-cold drink is a crucial part of any summer gathering, and even for chilling solo in your yard on a hot summer day. But how do you get your drinks to stay cold in temperatures breaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit without pulling an unsightly ice chest out of storage? Amazon shoppers say this modern Keter Cool Bar is the answer. The portable bar doubles as a cute patio side table with a hidden 7.5-gallon cooler underneath. When you're ready to grab a cold drink, just pop the tabletop up and secure it easily in place with a quick twist of the lock. The lid elevates 10 inches above the rim, which also happens to be the perfect height to reach while lounging in a hot tub.
To buy: Keter Cool Bar, $90 (originally $100) at amazon.com
You can keep up to 40 12-ounce cans ice-cold in the cooler portion, which Amazon shoppers confirm is "perfect for parties." When the gathering's over, draining melted ice is as easy as pulling out a plug. But this stylish cooler is more than just a party trick — with a lowered lid, it functions as a chic side table to rest snacks, books, and even your phone on. The best part? The resin exterior prevents corrosion and peeling in all weather conditions so you'll never have to pull another rusty ice-box out of storage again.
The cooler has more than 1,200 perfect ratings, and happy customers can attest to just how versatile and well-built this cooler is."This product is so incredible I've purchased four, and recommended [it] countless times," one wrote, adding how lightweight and portable it is. Several others also commented on how quickly it assembles and effectively it drains.
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But shoppers are most impressed with how long it's able to keep their drinks chilled. Two days after using this outdoor cooler for a party, this customer was "stunned to see it still had quite a bit of ice that hadn't melted." And this Arizona resident, who is no stranger to extreme heat, was impressed to find that his drinks stayed cold in 100 plus degrees "all day and night."
August begins the end of summer countdown but there's still plenty of time to make use of this unique cooler. Fall is still full of opportunities for outdoor gatherings, and considering how hot September is across most of the country — you might be chilling drinks in this Keeter Cooler Side Table until the leaves start to change.
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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Energy-Efficient Appliances That Qualify for Tax Deductions - TheStreet
AmazonAre you investing in energy-efficient appliances? Doing so may result in some useful tax breaks to lower the cost.
Key Takeaways
• Several tax credits exist to lower the cost of going green and upgrading your home or property to be more energy-efficient.
• The Inflation Reduction Act significantly extended and/or expanded several tax benefits available to taxpayers.
• Combined, these tax breaks can amount to thousands of dollars per year and tens of thousands of dollars over the lifetime of the tax benefits.
• Most energy-efficiency-related tax benefits that were set to expire at the end of 2021 are extended under existing rules through 2022 and then change to their expanded amounts from 2023 into the 2030s.
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The IRS offers several ways for taxpayers to cut their tax bills by investing in certain energy-efficient appliances and home improvements. This can include upgrades like energy-efficient water heaters, furnaces, air conditioners, windows, doors, and similar investments, but also clean vehicles and related equipment.
The IRS makes the energy-efficient equipment tax credits available to almost all taxpayers and targets certain ones to low- and moderate-income families, making the transition to going green easier and more affordable.
Recently, the Inflation Reduction Act expanded and/or extended several of these tax benefits. Below, we cover some of the main tax credits you should know for making energy-efficient upgrades and improvements to your home or property.
Installing alternative energy equipment in your homes such as solar panels, heat pumps, windows, doors, and roofing can qualify you for a credit of up to 30% of your total cost. See the details below for details on the programs available to help you go green while saving on your taxes.
There are several tax credits available for energy-efficient upgrades and improvements. Take a look at three credits and one rebate program below to see how they work and if they might be able to save you money.
Recently renamed from the Nonbusiness Energy Property Credit, this tax credit originally expired at the end of 2021. The Inflation Reduction Act changed the fate of this credit by not only reinstating it but substantially expanding the impact starting in 2023 through 2032.
The old rules apply for 2022, essentially extending the previous credit by one year. Afterward, the credit for the costs of installing certain energy-efficient upgrades such as home insulation, windows, doors, roofing, and more increases from 10% to 30%. It will also be expanded to cover certain types of stoves, boilers, electric panels, and other related equipment with a greater set of limits (up to $1,200 per year vs. the previous $500 lifetime limit). If you can manage to spread your qualifying home improvement projects throughout the credit’s current, upgraded availability (through December 31, 2032), you could net up to $12,000 in tax credit value over ten years through the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit.
The annual limits on the credit for specific types of qualifying home improvements will be enhanced starting in 2023 as well. Specifically, credit limits will be the following:
This credit, previously called the Federal Investment Tax Credit, originated in 2005 through the passage of the Energy Policy Act. The credit provided a credit on the cost of qualified solar systems and has been extended and expanded several times since originally being passed into law. Most recently, you could claim a 26% non-refundable tax credit on qualified costs paid to purchase and install certain qualified solar equipment, fuel cells, or other covered renewable or alternative energy equipment.
The Inflation Reduction Act renamed the credit to the Residential Clean Energy Credit and extended the credit through 2034. Previously, the credit was set to expire in 2024. The Residential Clean Energy Credit will be 30% from 2022 through 2032 when it falls to 26% for 2033 and 22% for 2034. The credit will then expire after 2034. There is no limit on the amount of credit for qualified purchases that you can claim each year.
The Inflation Reduction Act also changed the scope of the credit to no longer include biomass stoves beginning in 2023 and to include battery storage technology with a storage capacity of at least three-kilowatt hours.
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Another tax credit that expired at the end of 2021 was given new life by the Inflation Reduction Act. The legislation extended the credit through 2032 and is worth up to 30% of the costs of qualified alternative-fuel-vehicle refueling property installed in the home. The credit is worth up to $1,000.
In most instances, the alternative fuel refueling property covered by this credit comes from the charging equipment used to recharge an electric vehicle. The credit covers more use cases, however, also applies to equipment used to store or dispense an alternative fuel other than electricity, such as fuels that consist of 85% or more of natural gas, liquefied or compressed natural gas, propane, hydrogen or ethanol, in addition to mixtures of biodiesel, diesel, and kerosene with 20% or more volume derived from biodiesel fuel.
While not technically a tax credit, this program assists you with lowering the cost of going green. The Inflation Reduction Act added this program to provide rebates to low- and middle-income taxpayers who purchase and install energy-efficient electric appliances. Qualifying for the program will require your family’s total income to be less than 150% of the median income for where you live.
Under the program, qualifying homeowners can install appliances that go toward fully electrifying their homes, such as heat pumps or electric clothes dryers. The per-household rebate cap is $14,000 and households aren’t eligible to claim two rebates for the same upgrade.
If you meet the criteria of an energy tax credit covered above, you generally can claim the credit on your return subject to certain limitations. Tax credits reduce the amount of taxes you owe dollar-for-dollar. For example, if you owe $1,000 in federal taxes but are eligible to claim a $1,000 tax credit, your net tax liability drops to zero. These energy credits are non-refundable credits meaning that they can lower your taxes but won’t result in a refund. You may have the opportunity to roll over unused portions of tax credits to future years, allowing you to claim their full value down the road when you have an additional tax liability.
To claim the credits, you'll need IRS Form 5695. Work out the credit amount on that form, then enter it on your Form 1040. You should keep your receipts for your purchases as well as the Manufacturer's Certification Statement, so you can prove your claim if the IRS ever conducts an audit.
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Master Gardener Program of Wake County Receives Grant to Help Grow Better, More Bountiful Gardens - Wake County Government
Harnessing the power of the sun to grow big, beautiful blooms is no easy task, even for the members of the NC State Extension Master Gardener program of Wake County. To help, they’ve received a $500 grant from the N.C. Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association (NCEMGVA) to buy a Solar Path Finder to aid in garden planning. A Solar Path Finder enables a gardener to properly determine how much sun different areas of the garden receive, so they can optimize planting choices. The new tool will be available to Extension Master Gardener students and Master Gardener Volunteers, as they work on community and other local gardens.
“Gardeners are optimists and often believe their gardens get more sun than they actually do,” said Louise Romanow, master gardener volunteer with the Wake County program. “We see this as a great learning tool for students and others, whether planning a garden or ascertaining why plants are not performing optimally.”
The Master Gardener volunteers of Wake County are excited about the opportunity to use this device and thank the NCEMGVA for the award.
Formed in 1991, the NCEMGVA inspires, connects and empowers its members as Extension Master Gardener Volunteers. They offer grants to county programs, continuing education and opportunities to network. They also publish a quarterly newsletter, featuring upcoming events, features and other items of interest, with the goal of letting volunteers know about events taking place across the state.
The NC State Extension Master Gardener program of Wake County is part of the NC Cooperative Extension – Wake County Center. This center works to improve the lives, land and economy of all people in Wake County.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Whirlpool Appliance Sale For United Way Next Weekend - News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
Whirlpool will hold its next appliance sale to benefit the United Way of Southwest Michigan this month. The United Way’s Jennifer Tomshack tells us the company will sell deeply discounted appliances with more than 300 available. Shoppers will be able to find Maytag, KitchenAid, and Whirlpool brand ovens, ranges, refrigerators, dishwashers, and washers and dryers at significant savings. All the appliances are new and come with a one year warranty.
“The appliance sale is a very significant fundraiser for the Whirlpool Employee United Way campaign, and they’re one of our primary funders,” Tomshack said.
Tomshack says in addition to 300 large appliances for sale, there will be Gladiator and KitchenAid brand small appliances available. The sale will be July 23 and 24 at the Whirlpool Corporation Global Consumer Design building at 1800 Paw Paw Avenue in Benton Harbor. On the 23rd, the sale hours will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the 24th they will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds from the sale will go to the United Way of Southwest Michigan. For an additional $100 donation per appliance, home deliveries will be available within a 15-mile radius.
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Galliani hails 'dream' return to San Siro with Monza - Beckley Register-Herald
Abundant sunshine. High 53F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph.. Mostly clear. Low 32F. Winds light and variable.
Updated: October 20, 2022 @ 9:27 am
FILE - AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi, left, is flanked by vice president Adriano Galliani during a Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Inter Milan, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 31, 2016. Much of the attention will be focused off the field when Monza takes on defending champion AC Milan on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. There will be familiar faces in the directors’ box at San Siro as Silvio Berlusconi and Adriano Galliani return to the club they led to 29 trophies in 31 years.
FILE - Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, middle center, right, owner of Monza, is flanked by Adriano Galliani, partially seen at right, as he talks on his phone during a Serie A soccer match between Monza and Torino at the U-Power Stadium in Monza, Italy, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. Much of the attention will be focused off the field when Monza takes on defending champion AC Milan on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. There will be familiar faces in the directors’ box at San Siro as Silvio Berlusconi and Adriano Galliani return to the club they led to 29 trophies in 31 years.
Monza's coach Raffaele Palladino shouts indications to his players during a Serie A soccer match between Empoli and Monza at Castellani Stadium in Empoli, Italy, Saturday Oct. 15, 2022.
FILE - AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi, left, is flanked by vice president Adriano Galliani during a Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Inter Milan, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 31, 2016. Much of the attention will be focused off the field when Monza takes on defending champion AC Milan on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. There will be familiar faces in the directors’ box at San Siro as Silvio Berlusconi and Adriano Galliani return to the club they led to 29 trophies in 31 years.
FILE - Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, middle center, right, owner of Monza, is flanked by Adriano Galliani, partially seen at right, as he talks on his phone during a Serie A soccer match between Monza and Torino at the U-Power Stadium in Monza, Italy, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. Much of the attention will be focused off the field when Monza takes on defending champion AC Milan on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. There will be familiar faces in the directors’ box at San Siro as Silvio Berlusconi and Adriano Galliani return to the club they led to 29 trophies in 31 years.
Monza's coach Raffaele Palladino shouts indications to his players during a Serie A soccer match between Empoli and Monza at Castellani Stadium in Empoli, Italy, Saturday Oct. 15, 2022.
MILAN (AP) — Much of the attention will be focused off the field when Monza takes on defending champion AC Milan in Serie A on Saturday.
There will be familiar faces in the directors’ box at San Siro as Silvio Berlusconi and Adriano Galliani return to the club they led to 29 trophies in 31 years.
Berlusconi bought Monza in 2018 and installed Adriano Galliani as CEO — reuniting the duo that found success at Milan until Berlusconi sold the Rossoneri in 2017.
“It will be hard to go to the right locker room,” Galliani said.
“I’m doing mental yoga now because I will have the cameras on me for 90 minutes. I’ve been working for a few days to be immune to any emotion, or at least to try. I will let myself go from the next match, I can’t do it in Milan-Monza.
“I hope to be able to stay still and motionless no matter what happens on the field, every time the referee blows his whistle, I will not move anything.”
After a poor start to its first ever season in the Italian top-flight, Monza has hauled itself out of the bottom three with a run that was sparked by an improbable win over Juventus, in coach Raffaele Palladino's first match in charge.
It’s a far cry from when 86-year-old Berlusconi and 78-year-old Galliani first took control of Monza, with the club languishing in the third division.
But Galliani, who was born in the city of Monza, revealed in an interview with DAZN that even that was emotional.
“After the period at Milan," Galliani said, "some Serie C presidents would say to me, ‘How can you come to these stadiums after you’ve spent your life at Camp Nou or Santiago Bernabeu?’ Monza is the team of my heart and of my city, the team that I have supported since I was five. This is the dream of my life: Whether it is in Serie D, C, B or A does not detract anything from my passion.
“Serie A, of course, is something incredible, but my passion is independent of the league we’re in. When I see that Milan, Monza, Napoli are on the same list of teams in the league, I still don’t believe it. It is a lifelong dream that has come true.”
Monza lost its first five matches in Serie A before picking up its first point, so it was little surprise when the club fired coach Giovanni Stroppa. Eyebrows were raised, however, when it was announced that his replacement would be youth squad coach Palladino, who had never managed a team in a senior match.
But Monza followed up that historic win over Juventus with two more victories — without conceding a goal — before losing at Empoli 1-0 last weekend. It also beat in-form Udinese in the Italian Cup on Wednesday.
“He (Palladino) did well with the junior teams, then with the under-19 squad, and the president and I thought he could also do it in the first team,” Galliani said. “Nine points in four matches, but let’s not say anything . . ."
Monza has climbed to 14th place, five points above the relegation zone. Milan is third and would top Serie A with a win as Napoli and Atalanta do not play until Sunday.
“The important thing is not to finish in the bottom three,” Galliani said. “It is the first year ever in Serie A.
“Milan-Monza at San Siro ... Serie A ... for me it is a dream, it is my life that will be in front of me on Saturday evening.”
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