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…
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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…
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Avoid Hidden Costs During Your Bathroom Remodel
A bathroom remodel project is an exciting way to level-up your home’s personal style while also increasing its value. But installing new fixtures — like a bathtub or shower — can be costly and intimidating. How can you make sure that your bathroom remodel stays within budget? What hidden costs could tip the scale in…
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Understanding Contractor Bathroom Remodel Warranties
Bathroom remodeling projects are a great way to upgrade your home’s style and increase value. But it can come with a hefty price tag depending on the intensity. Before the water is running again, it’s important to consider your warranty options. If there’s a situation where a mistake is made during the installation project or…
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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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Evaluating Contractor’s Bathroom Remodel Quotes
When it comes to a bathroom remodel, comparing contractor quotes is a critical step. A recent Modernize survey showed that 63% of homeowners compare three to four contractor estimates ahead of a home improvement project. Evaluating multiple bathroom remodel quotes helps homeowners better understand their budget while also encouraging contractors to be competitive with their…
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How to Deep Clean Your Bathroom
Having a clean bathroom is a strangely satisfying feeling. It’s not just having the towels hung up and the sink wiped free of toothpaste globs, but when you can see that sparkle on your countertops and in the tub and toilet that comes from a deep and thorough scrub. If you feel the instant gratification from…
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What You Need to Know About Eco-Friendly Toilets
Eco-friendly toilets, or green toilets, are becoming a priority in many homes because they offer an easy and immediate way to save water. This is particularly true in regions of the U.S. that have been stricken by drought and face water shortages so serious they’ve led to rationing. At the very least, using an eco-friendly…