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Bathroom
Adding a Shower to a Half Bath
A half bathroom is always handy to have while you are entertaining guests. But what if those guests stay the night? Or maybe you have a growing family who is tired of the limited bathroom space, and you all could use the extra full bathroom. While the idea of converting a half bathroom into a…
Bathroom
7 Small Bathroom Remodel Ideas
Ah, the bathroom. It can be a place of Zen when you are enjoying a bubble bath, or a room of chaos in the morning as everyone is racing to brush their teeth and blow dry their hair all at the same time. Throw in the added challenge of having a small bathroom and it…
HVAC
HVAC Tips for First-Time Homeowners
Congratulations! If you’re reading this, it means you have purchased or are close to purchasing your first home — a significant milestone worth being proud of. But with that new purchase also comes a whole new list of home improvement and renovation items to consider. One of the most integral parts of your home is…
Flooring
Maintaining and Cleaning Laminate Floors
Thank Scandinavian design trends for laminate flooring. Just like the way iconic Swiss brand Ikea revolutionized the way people furnish their homes, entrepreneurial Swedish engineers and manufacturers transformed the flooring industry by developing laminate flooring techniques in the 1920s and bringing high-pressure laminate flooring to market in 1979. Global laminate flooring sales are expected to…
Flooring
What is the Best Flooring for Kitchens?
The kitchen is arguably the heart of the home. It’s where we start our mornings, make food for family meals, and invite friends and family to gather. Because the kitchen is such a high-traffic area, it makes sense to find the best kitchen flooring that not only looks good but can also withstand parties, spills,…
Kitchen
is shaping up to be the year of design surprises. Kitchen cabinets and front doors are leaning toward saturated, moody colors. Tile is getting bigger, and handcrafted tiles are seeing a spike in popularity. Modern kitchen lighting is following suit. With materials from rattan to metal and oversized silhouettes, here are some of the kitchen…
Flooring
What Is the Best Flooring for Bedrooms?
The bedroom is where most people start and end their days, making it one of the most frequently used rooms in any home. That’s why it’s important that when you consider a bedroom remodel, you think carefully about the best types of flooring for bedrooms. Modernize created this guide to help homeowners choose the best…
Kitchen
Understanding DIY Kitchen Remodels
A kitchen remodel can be an exciting opportunity to customize your space and make it a better fit your household’s needs. It also gives you the chance to boost your home’s return on investment. Whether your kitchen’s upgrades are intended for living-in or selling, there are practical factors to consider. We know it can be…