Outdoor
Pool Maintenance Tips for First-Time Homeowners
Sunbathing, lounging on a floatie, or doing some laps in the pool are a favorite pastime, and when you can do it right in your backyard, you are the envy of the neighborhood. Pools have always been a popular feature to have in a home. But with more of us spending our time outside, it…
Kitchen
A First-Time Homeowner’s Guide to Kitchens
Owning your first home is an exciting time! After renting for years and saving for that down payment, having a place with your name on the title is a huge accomplishment. But with that excitement can also come some anxiety. It is totally normal to feel nervous about home ownership, especially when it comes to…
Home Accessibility
Home Accessibility Modifications for Outdoors
Three in four Americans plan to stay in their homes for the rest of their lives, according to a recent AARP survey of Americans 50 and older. But a little less than half of them believe it is currently feasible. As we age, our needs change, we have new mobility challenges, and the set-up of…
Kitchen
What to Expect During Your Kitchen Remodel
After imagining what it would be like to have a new kitchen, you have finally pulled the trigger and found a kitchen remodel contractor and negotiated a fair price for the project. All that planning is now coming into fruition, and there’s a date circled on your calendar for the first day of the remodel.…
Flooring
What is the Best Flooring for Kitchens?
The kitchen is arguably the heart of the home. It’s where we start our mornings, make food for family meals, and invite friends and family to gather. Because the kitchen is such a high-traffic area, it makes sense to find the best kitchen flooring that not only looks good but can also withstand parties, spills,…
Kitchen
is shaping up to be the year of design surprises. Kitchen cabinets and front doors are leaning toward saturated, moody colors. Tile is getting bigger, and handcrafted tiles are seeing a spike in popularity. Modern kitchen lighting is following suit. With materials from rattan to metal and oversized silhouettes, here are some of the kitchen…
Flooring
What Is the Best Flooring for Bedrooms?
The bedroom is where most people start and end their days, making it one of the most frequently used rooms in any home. That’s why it’s important that when you consider a bedroom remodel, you think carefully about the best types of flooring for bedrooms. Modernize created this guide to help homeowners choose the best…
Solar
A Solar Panel Financing Checklist for Homeowners
Many homeowners have questions about how they will finance solar panels. Good news: in the last decade, the cost of solar has dropped 70 percent. There are also a plethora of rebates, incentives, and tax credits to support homeowners who want to go solar. Here’s what to consider to ensure solar panels are right for…
Kitchen
When it comes to remodeling your home, how is it that working with less space can sometimes be more challenging? If you are looking to remodel a small kitchen, you have probably had this thought more than once. With a small kitchen remodel, there is less square footage, so every piece of wall space counts.…