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Flooring

Caring for Hardwood Floors

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…

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Bathroom

Top 6 Bathroom Tile Trends

The versatility and durability of tile make it a standout in bathroom tile trends, particularly for its ability to handle the high moisture levels in bathrooms. Not just a practical choice, tile flooring comes in an array of types, shapes, textures, and colors, allowing it to fit any desired aesthetic. Challenging the notion that bold…

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Other Home Projects

Ultimate Fall Home Maintenance Checklist: Key Tips and Tricks

From the crisp air and changing leaves to the start of certain sports and holiday seasons, the beginning of fall can be an exciting time. But it is also a sign to handle some important home maintenance tasks before things get too chilly. As the weather gets colder, there are parts of your home that need…

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Other Home Projects

Which Home Improvement Projects Are Tax Deductible? 

From keeping your home clean to spending time on landscaping, pressure-washing the driveway, and saving up for upgrades in the kitchen or bathroom, it is safe to say that you take pride in your home — as you should! When tax time comes around, it only seems fair that the money you put into keeping…

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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…

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Kitchen

Avoid Hidden Costs During Your Kitchen Remodel

A kitchen remodel is nerve-wracking to begin with; add in the prospect of going over budget and you might start to wonder what you’ve gotten into. Now that you’ve vetted and chosen the best kitchen remodeler for your project and have an estimate in hand, it’s time to look at the hidden costs of a…

Bathroom

Replacing Your Bathroom Cabinets: A Guide

Want to love the the overall look and functionality of your bathroom? Replacing bathroom cabinets could be just the ticket. Not only do your cabinets take up a lot of space — leading them to dominate the aesthetic in many cases — but they are responsible for storing everything you need. If you don’t like…

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Outdoor

Hot Tubs: Maintenance and Care

When you invest in a hot tub, you want to keep it going strong for as long as possible. Regular hot tub maintenance can help ensure you get your money’s worth of enjoyment out of the spa. The best way to approach maintenance is on a regular schedule – in fact, as you get into…