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HVAC
What is the Best Heating System for Your Home’s Climate and Region?
The best heating system depends on your climate. Gas furnaces still make the most sense in the coldest parts of the country. Heat pumps make the most sense in mild ones, and modern cold-climate models now work in many places that used to rule them out. This guide covers the best heating system for each…
Flooring
Flooring Tips for First-Time Homeowners
Few things in life bring as strong a sense of accomplishment as owning your own home. For many, home ownership is the culmination of years of hard work, prudent financial planning, perseverance, and personal sacrifice. However, those proud feelings can fade fast when faced with routine maintenance or costly repairs. Your home’s flooring is perhaps…
Windows
Choosing the Best Window Frames for Your Home
Finding the best type of window frame can drastically change how your home looks — and functions. Some are more aesthetically pleasing, some are more energy efficient, and some check both boxes. The wrong decision on window frames can leave you with a poor-looking home with a lower resale value, while the right one can…
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…
Gutters
How to Evaluate Quotes from Gutter Contractors
A working gutter and downspout system helps protect your home from water damage, so it’s important to replace gutters that are worn out. When you need new gutters, start by comparing quotes from different contractors. In fact, a recent Modernize survey found that 63 percent of homeowners compare three to four contractor estimates before hiring…
Home Accessibility
Top Home Accessibility Suggestions for Bedrooms
Dorothy had it right when she said, “There’s no place like home.” The sad reality, though, is that few residences are properly set up for seniors who want to remain in their homes as they get older. Octogenarians will comprise nearly one-quarter all elderly citizens by 2050, the AARP reports, and 87 percent of seniors have…
Other Home Projects
Fire Safety at Home: How to Prevent a House Fire
U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 328,590 home fires per year from 2019 to 2023, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a global nonprofit based in Quincy, Massachusetts. Those fires killed an average of 2,600 people each year, injured 10,770 more, and caused about $8.9 billion in direct property damage. The…
Gutters
Gutter guards help prevent clogs, allowing gutters to efficiently direct water away from your home, which helps prevent water damage from heavy rain and snow. They’re a valuable investment, protecting your home from long-term weather damage. Read on to learn how gutter guards work and how to maintain them. How Do Gutter Guards Work? Gutter…