Windows
Do I Need a Permit to Replace Windows?
Embarking on a home renovation often brings up an important query: “Do I need a permit to replace windows?” This seemingly simple question can have varying answers depending on several factors. In this article, we’ll clarify when and why a permit might be necessary, ensuring you approach your window replacement project informed and compliant. Permits…
Bathroom
Tiling a Bathtub: Benefits, Steps, & Best Tile Options
Best Types of Bathtubs for Adding Tile Bathtubs come in a wide range of shapes and styles. Nearly all are conducive to adding bathtub tile. Here are some common choices and why they work well with bathtub tile. Alcove Bathtubs These tubs are also called recessed tubs and are among the most common bathtubs installed…
Bathroom
The Benefits of Wet Rooms in Bathrooms
Elevating your bathroom with an extensive remodel typically brings about much greater satisfaction and enjoyment in your home. A bathroom remodel may not net you the most money during resale, but it’s hard to put a dollar amount on increased happiness in your home. One recent trend in bathroom remodels is to transform the space…
Bathroom
Shower Valve Replacement: When and How to Swap in a New One
If your shower has low water pressure or if you notice faulty temperatures, there may be an easy way to improve your overall shower experience. A faulty shower valve may be the culprit. In that case, installing a replacement shower valve should bring bliss back to your shower routine. Below is all you need to…
Gutters
DIY Gutter Installation: What You Need to Know
How Hard Is DIY Gutter Installation? DIY gutter installation can be manageable for experienced homeowners, but it’s not beginner-friendly. You’ll need to measure accurately, cut and lift long gutter sections, and work safely at height. The job becomes more challenging on tall homes, two-story residences, and rooflines with multiple corners or steep pitches. Tools and…
Gutters
Guide to Gutter Sizes, Styles, and Materials by Region
Best Gutter Material by Climate and Region Installing new gutters is a smart way to protect your siding, basement, windows, and foundation from water damage. Most gutters are made from one of these materials: About 70 percent of all gutters installed today are made from seamless aluminum because it’s lightweight, durable, and cost-effective compared to…
HVAC
Electric Boiler: When to Use One and What it Costs to Run
Electricity is increasingly powering American homes, with a quarter now fully electric, particularly in the South and Midwest. Here, where power costs are between $.15 to $.19 per kilowatt-hour, homeowners often question the electric boilers cost to run. They’re weighing how electric boilers stack up against gas ones in terms of efficiency. Modernize’s guide helps…
Flooring
Calculating the Return on your Flooring Project
Installing new flooring in your home consistently ranks as one of the top renovation projects undertaken by homeowners. According to the National Association of Realtors, upgrading or installing new wood flooring is a home renovation project that also brings some of the highest return on investment (ROI) among remodeling projects. So what is your possible…
Gutters
Calculating the Return on Your Gutter Replacement
Potential Gutter Replacement ROI Unlike a kitchen or bathroom remodel, new gutters don’t add much to your home’s value. Still, gutters are important for a well-maintained home, and buyers will notice if they’re missing when you sell. Your home probably won’t be appraised for more just because it has gutters, but not having them will…