Flooring
Hiring a Flooring Contractor: Contractor Checklist
Are you thinking of changing the look and feel of your home? Upgrading or replacing your flooring is a great opportunity to transform the way your home looks, as well as increase the functionality and efficiency of your floor and boost the overall value of your home. As with any home improvement project, in order…
Bathroom
Bathroom Shower Ideas: Top Trends
A shower isn’t just a spot for your morning wake-up or evening wind-down; it’s a place where comfort meets style. To turn your shower area into a statement piece that also boosts your home’s value, Modernize brings you the top bathroom shower ideas and trends to incorporate into your bathroom remodel. Open Showers If you’re…
Bathroom
Hiring a Bathroom Remodeler: Contractor Checklist
Upgrading or replacing your bathroom is an exciting opportunity to change the look of your home, while boosting its resale value. As with any home improvement project, you should hire a bathroom remodeler that is reliable, trustworthy, and has a proven track record to help you avoid any unnecessary costs or delays. At Modernize, we…
Bathroom
How to Vet a Potential Bathroom Remodeler During a Phone Call
In recent interviews with Modernize, 90 percent of homeowners requested a checklist to help them find and vet contractors. One of the most important steps of that process is your first phone call with a potential bathroom contractor, during which you will vet this contractor against the others you’re considering. While finding someone you feel…
Windows
Should I Replace Windows and Siding at the Same Time?
Home renovations can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially when it comes to making decisions about major exterior updates. Among the most common dilemmas homeowners face is whether to replace windows and siding concurrently. Tackling both projects simultaneously might seem like a hefty undertaking, but it can also present unique advantages in terms of efficiency,…
Gutters
How to Clean Gutters and Downspouts
Cleaning Out Your Gutter System Have you ever wondered where all the water goes during heavy rain or when snow melts at the end of winter? In most homes, water doesn’t just fall from the roof to the ground. Gutters and downspouts carry it away from basements, decks, and other parts of your house. This…