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Siding
Siding Payment Options: Guide to Financing Your Project
We’re excited about your upcoming siding project! Replacing your home’s siding is not only great for enhancing your home’s functionality but also refreshing its curb appeal. Siding replacement is an investment in your home’s longevity and value. However, understanding your siding payment options is crucial to ensuring the project is completed within your budget and…
Other Home Projects
The Modernize Glossary of Terms: Financing a Home Improvement Project
Welcome to the Modernize glossary of terms for anyone in the process of, or considering a home improvement project. It’s always advisable to discuss and check with your local contractor how various financing options and programs might affect your project but our guide is here to help familiarize you with some common terms you might…
Siding
Hiring A Siding Contractor: Contractor Checklist
Siding can dramatically change the look of your home. It can increase your home’s curb appeal and resale value, while also protecting your home from the outside elements. Finding a reliable and trustworthy siding contractor is your first step in upgrading or replacing your siding. How to Find a Reliable Siding Contractor If you are…
Windows
Do You Need a Permit to Replace Windows?
Embarking on a home renovation often brings up an important query: ‘Do I need a permit to replace windows?’ This seemingly simple question can have varying answers depending on several factors. In this article, we’ll clarify when and why a permit might be necessary, ensuring you approach your window replacement project informed and compliant. Permits…
Siding
Installing new siding on a home is a significant home improvement project— not just aesthetically but for a home’s preservation. As noted in our Siding Replacement guide, the job is labor intensive and shouldn’t be taken lightly. This is why getting a siding permit is a crucial step in the process. When it is time…
Roofing
Whether you decide to opt for metal, asphalt, or solar shingles, all roof installations share this commonality: the work will need a permit. Whether it is time to do a repair or a full-blown replacement, roofing permits are a crucial step in the roofing process. Here’s what you need to know ahead of your project.…
Siding
5 Tips to Hire the Best Siding Contractor
Adding new siding can enhance your home’s curb appeal, resale value, and protection against the elements, with various materials offering unique benefits at different price points. At Modernize, we often speak to homeowners about their home improvement projects, and in recent interviews, 80 percent found their contractor through referrals. However, it’s essential to properly vet…
Windows
Tips For Negotiating Cost with Window Contractors
Embarking on a window replacement project is both an investment in your home’s aesthetics and its energy efficiency. However, the cost can sometimes be a barrier, or at the very least, a point of contention. It’s essential to remember that, like many services, window installation doesn’t always have a fixed price set in stone. With…