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HVAC
What is the Best Heating System for Your Home’s Climate and Region?
With such varying climates and typical temperatures across the United States, how we best keep our homes warm is going to vary from region to region. From how long you will need to keep the heat on, to the most energy-efficient way to do it, we will go over the best heating systems for different…
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
4 Tips for Fire Safety at Home
Few things are more tragic for homeowners than a residential fire. House fires bring costly – and often deadly – consequences for everyone at home. According to a home structure fire report published by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), a global nonprofit based in Quincy, Massachusetts, U.S. fire departments responded to more than 353,000…
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…