If one outlet were to change it tolerance towards LOC's then you don't want to be stuck.  

You may need to purchase an $8-$10 test meter from your local hardware store (one that plugs into outlets to verify whether voltage is present or not) and maybe a voltage tester as well.  

GFCI outlets in the kitchen, baths, garages and outdoors. 

The fire was contained to the upper cabinets and about 1/4 of the ceiling drywall in the small kitchen.I was still naïve but even back then things looked funny; there were no burn marks around the one outlet closest to the fire. 

Two switches for outlets were disconnected and blank cover plates were put in the place.The carpet installer said the only way to make the living room half way decent is to  replace the hole living room carpet. 

Well, after two days of trying to figure out a simple easy system, I figured it out. Let

Wow....Congrats on getting it done so cheap and good luck with the house.Just for future reference, my wife and I needed a fridge for ourselves and 2 weeks ago and we went to a sears outlet and got a brand new fridge (scratch and dent and nothing fancy but still had the plastic inside) for $345.

Say, a bathroom outlet isn't GCFI.

@Kristiana Kenny I also will check it out. Let

You should speak to a CPA as @Taylor L. mentioned as they would be your best resource but you can also stay current by reading financial blogs, listening to podcasts etc when tax code changes are about to take effect those outlets usually cover it and break down the changes in great detail.