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How to Select a Home Warranty That Fits Your Needs
A home warranty is a helpful way to protect one of the largest investments most people will make in their lives. Unlike home insurance—which covers your home in the event of fires or floods, for example—a home warranty can cover appliances or systems in a house when they are in need of replacement or repair. …
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Home Improvement for the Holidays: Homeowners Forgo Travel, Treat Their Homes
As the holidays quickly approach, the majority of homeowners in the United States are bracing for a very unprecedented season. Under normal circumstances, Americans travel extensively during the winter‚ to celebrate important holidays with family and friends. In December 2019, AAA predicted a record-breaking 115.6 million Americans would travel for the holiday season. But this…
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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…