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5 Tips for Negotiating Cost With Your Bathroom Remodeler
When you’re thinking about selling your home, there will be a few places that realtors will always look to as ways to boost the potential price. One of those is the bathroom. This makes perfect sense, as it is one of the rooms that you not only use for utility — for showers and perhaps…
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Modernize is dedicated to serving homeowners during COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to impact the United States, we at Modernize want to update you on the steps we have taken to ensure the safety of our homeowners, employees, and contractors. At Modernize, our mission is to build trust through every stage of the home improvement process, offering homeowners peace of mind from concept to…
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Loans Depending on Credit Score
It’s no secret that home improvement can be expensive. Depending on the type of project you’re trying to accomplish, your job could easily run five figures or more. On the more affordable side of the spectrum are simple, inexpensive projects like a new entry door or new garage door replacement, both of which average under…
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How Credit Score Impacts Home Improvement Financing Options
Emergency repairs are the unfortunate reality of owning a home. While some home improvements can wait, there are others that demand immediate attention. If your house requires a big repair on a short timeline, financing the project using your savings can be difficult. In fact, only 40 percent of Americans can afford to pay for…
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Understanding Home Equity Loans
Is your home is begging for an improvement or renovation? Even if you’ve read all the tips for a successful home renovation project, you might still be at a loss for the best way to finance your home improvements. Home equity loans are a common way many homeowners take advantage of their resources to make…
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How to DIY Orange Peel Texture on Drywall
When you think about it, the walls of our homes put up with a lot. They keep us dry and protected all year long, they hold up to the elements, and they do their best to look nice, too. So isn’t it time we did something nice for them? If you really want to reward…
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How Much Does a Three-Season Room Cost?
The three-season room is one of the most beneficial home enhancements. While numerous improvements allow seasonal and some extended use of a patio, deck, or pergola, the three-season room provides for the protection of enclosure while keeping the space open to the atmosphere outside. The cost of a three-season room varies greatly depending upon the…
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220-volt outlets are the most powerful plugs that you’ll find in most residential homes around the United States. These plugs are meant for ovens, dryers and other high-powered appliances that you simply can’t power with a standard 110V outlet. If you plan on renovating your home or adding additional appliances to it over time you…
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4 Easy DIY Ways to Finish Your Basement Stairs
Just like any other part of your house—whether it’s your HVAC unit or roof—the stairs will eventually wear out and need to be replaced or refinished. This is especially true for the basement stairs. Since they’re more commonly exposed to moisture, they have a greater chance of developing rot, mold, and other serious issues that…