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Building a Balcony: All You Never Knew, But Need To
Building a balcony can increase your outdoor living space for less than the cost of a ground-floor deck. If you’re considering adding a balcony to your second story, you’ll want to select the best design, materials, and contractor for your budget and your goals. Here are a few things to think about as you start…
Other Home Projects
What You Should Know About Water-Resistant, Greenboard Drywall
Whether you’re building a new bathroom in your home, or you’re remodeling a section of your house that’s exposed to humidity, it’s important to know about greenboard and where it’s appropriate to use it. It’s a product that’s good in several sections of the home, and something that you’ll want to use instead of standard…
Solar
Understanding the Solar Energy Market
Investing in solar energy for your home is a worthwhile, but significant, investment. As you vet and select the best solar energy contractor for your project, it is important to understand all the factors that affect the overall cost of your solar panels and the return you should expect on your investment. To make sure…
Roofing
Evaluating Contractors’ Roofing Quotes
Comparing contractor quotes is an important step to your roofing repair and replacement process. A recent Modernize survey revealed 63 percent of homeowners compare three to four contractor estimates ahead of a home improvement project. This gives homeowners the best chance of finding the best price, which we know is one of the most stressful…
Windows
How To Evaluate Contractors’ Window Replacement Quotes
Comparing contractor quotes is an essential step of the window replacement process. A recent Modernize survey revealed 63% of homeowners compare three to four contractor estimates ahead of a home improvement project. Evaluating multiple quotes helps homeowners scope their budget and encourages contractors to be competitive with their pricing. It’s important to understand your quote…
Windows
Avoid Hidden Costs During A Window Replacement
Replacing multiple windows in your home is a worthwhile, but costly, investment. As you vet and select the best window contractor for your project, it is important to discuss your budget and potential factors that might affect the overall cost of your window replacement. To make sure your project is as affordable as possible, review these…
Roofing
3 Things to Consider Before a Metal Roof Replacement
Replacing your roof is a major investment that requires careful research, budgeting, and consideration. Before you commit to a metal roof replacement, it is important to understand the advantages and disadvantages of this unique roofing type. Compare Roof Replacement Costs Metal roofing materials can be three times as expensive as other traditional roofing types — …
Windows
9 Tips to Make a Small Window Look Bigger
Windows are the eyes of a home; they let in light, offer views, and connect our interior worlds with the great outdoors. But not every room is graced with grand, floor-to-ceiling windows. If your space is adorned with a smaller window, fear not. With a touch of design magic and a few clever tricks, you…