Flooring
From their environmentally-friendly materials to their durability and versatility, linoleum floors have been seeing a recent surge in popularity among homeowners. Much to homeowners’ delight, caring for linoleum floors is usually less work than other kinds of flooring, since they are low-maintenance, easy to clean, and mold- and mildew-resistant. But that does not mean this…
Flooring
Carpet Maintenance: Tips For Keeping Carpet Clean
It’s no mystery why carpet floors are still popular these days. Between their affordability, ease in installation, versatility and comfort, carpets remain a top option among homeowners within the flooring industry. But once homeowners choose a carpet style, contractor, budget and placement for new carpets, the last big question to ask is: how do I…
Bathroom Flooring
What Is the Best Type of Flooring for Bathrooms?
The bathroom is one of the most important — and highly used — areas in any home. It’s where many people start and end their days. If you are a considering a bathroom remodel, or you are picking out bathroom flooring for a new home, consider the best types of flooring for bathrooms – both…
Flooring
Hardwood flooring adds unique and beautiful appeal to your home. Hardwood has been a preferred flooring material for centuries, and in all that time it has not gone out of style. This timeless and classic flooring material creates a rich backdrop that can enhance any space in your home. It also can increase your home’s…
Flooring
Pros and Cons of Different Flooring Types
Choosing the right type of flooring for your home is an important decision for both new homeowners and those preparing for a remodel or flooring upgrade. There are many different types and styles of flooring materials, and each has its various advantages and disadvantages depending on usage and placement in your home. Modernize created this guide…
Flooring
How To Discuss Costs and Financing With Your Flooring Remodeler
Renovating your home’s flooring can be a complicated process. There are many decisions to be made, from picking out what type of flooring works best in your kitchen, bathroom, or living room, to finding a reliable flooring contractor who can handle the job. However, you now are on the other side of many of those…
Flooring
How to Vet a Potential Flooring Contractor 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 flooring installer, during which you will vet this contractor against the others you’re considering. While finding someone you feel…
Flooring
How to Create a Budget for your Flooring Renovation Project
Flooring can make or break a home. There’s not much that could make the interior of a house look more outdated than lime green 1970s shag carpet. Upgrading your flooring is one of the best ways to increase your home’s visual appeal, comfort, and functionality. It also can modestly increase the value of your home…