Kitchen
Evaluating Contractor’s Kitchen Remodel Quotes
You might be moving into a new home with a kitchen that could use an upgrade, or you’re tired of looking at your dated kitchen. Either way, when you’ve decided to take the plunge to take on a kitchen remodel, comparing contractor quotes is an important step in the journey. In fact, a recent Modernize…
Kitchen
What to Expect During Your Cabinet Replacement
Fancy appliances, beautiful countertops, and dazzling lighting will be overlooked in a kitchen with outdated cabinetry. Taking up so much space, cabinets can become an eyesore that’s hard to overlook. Thankfully, replacing your kitchen cabinets can be both affordable and done in just a matter or days. They’re a great investment to make in the…
Gutters
What to Expect During Your Gutter Installation
Overview of Gutters Most people don’t think about their gutters until there’s a problem, but they’re important for protecting your home. Gutters keep rainwater away from your landscaping, prevent your siding from getting stained, and help stop water and snow from damaging your foundation. If your gutters are made from strong materials, they can last…
Bathroom
Modern Primary Bathroom Ideas and Trends
Just as with your primary bedroom, your primary bathroom should make you feel like royalty in your home — adorned with all the amenities that give you comfort while making the statement you want to make. The following are Modernize’s top trends you should consider incorporating into your primary bathroom remodel to give yourself the…
Gutters
How to Vet a Potential Gutter Contractor on a Call
In recent interviews, 90 percent of homeowners told Modernize they wanted a checklist to help them choose contractors. One of the most important steps is the first phone call with a potential gutter contractor, where you can compare them to others. While it’s important to feel comfortable, this call should also cover key questions to…
Gutters
Hiring a Gutter Contractor: Contractor Checklist
How to Find a Reliable Gutter Contractor Whether you need your gutters repaired or installed, they are an important part of your home that should be well maintained and cleaned. It’s important to find a contractor you trust, someone local who can do the job quickly and correctly the first time. How to Vet Your…
Roofing
What Is a Cool Roof Coating and Is it Right for My Home?
Everyone has that one room in their home that’s always too warm in the middle of the afternoon. Maybe it has a lot of windows, or perhaps it’s located in the path of the sun, but it never seems to get cool in there. The same idea applies to your roof. If you have dark…
Windows
Black Window Frames and Trim: All You Need to Know
Brass hardware, colorful stoves, and interiors draped in wallpaper — design trends for homes are leaning away from the expected and tapping into the bold. The same goes for our windows. Homeowners and interior designers are bringing back the look of black window frames. Why Are Black Window Frames So Popular? Like most design trends,…