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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…

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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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Flooring

How To Discuss Costs and Financing With Your Flooring Remodeler

Renovating your home’s flooring can be a complicated process. There are many decisions to be made, from picking out what type of flooring works best in your kitchen, bathroom, or living room, to finding a reliable flooring contractor who can handle the job. However, you now are on the other side of many of those…

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Bathroom

Planning Your Shower Remodel

If you are looking to increase the value of your home, you may be considering how to improve your bathroom. Perhaps most of the space looks good, but that shower needs quite a bit of help to regain its former glory. Or perhaps it needs a complete replacement with something newer, nicer, and even safer.…

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Bathroom

Evaluating Contractor’s Bathroom Remodel Quotes

When it comes to a bathroom remodel, comparing contractor quotes is a critical step. A recent Modernize survey showed that 63% of homeowners compare three to four contractor estimates ahead of a home improvement project. Evaluating multiple bathroom remodel quotes helps homeowners better understand their budget while also encouraging contractors to be competitive with their…