bigbunny101
Returning Member

repairs or improvements

Hello

The fine line between expenses and improvements probably was discussed countless times. Nethertheless wanted to double check with expert opinions:

-New AC unit due to older units compressor failure and being a fire hazard. Since no more older Freon units are available was forced to buy and replace a new unit with the new refrigerant

-Deck rotten joist and wood repairs. The deck was attached to the house. The deck joists looked rotten and perhaps a hazard to the tenants. Only parts of the original deck was repaired and reinforced. No additions were made.

-French drain redo/repair due to water leaking in the basement during heavy rains. It seemed the older drain failed. Still the new drain needed additional waterproofing inside to completely block the moisture. Do I divide the project into inside and outside waterproofing?

What about the miles traveled for repair, vs improvement purposes? are they treated the same for the year?