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How to Select a Home Warranty That Fits Your Needs
A home warranty is a helpful way to protect one of the largest investments most people will make in their lives. Unlike home insurance—which covers your home in the event of fires or floods, for example—a home warranty can cover appliances or systems in a house when they are in need of replacement or repair. …
Solar
10 Factors to Consider Before Installing Solar Panels
Whether you’re looking to minimize your carbon footprint, bring down energy bill expenses or increase your home’s ROI, homeowners everywhere are considering the benefits that come with making the switch to solar energy. Still, the process can be daunting and, at times, costly. Modernize interviewed Sunrun to help breakdown the questions and factors that need…
Outdoor
Hot Tubs: Maintenance and Care
When you invest in a hot tub, you want to keep it going strong for as long as possible. Regular hot tub maintenance can help ensure you get your money’s worth of enjoyment out of the spa. The best way to approach maintenance is on a regular schedule – in fact, as you get into…
Outdoor
Improving the Energy Efficiency of Hot Tubs
How to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Your Hot Tub While hot tubs are often associated with luxury, their energy usage can surprise many homeowners. However, with a few smart choices, you can significantly improve your hot tub’s energy efficiency — without sacrificing comfort. Here’s how to save energy and lower your utility bills while…
Kitchen
What to Expect During Your Cabinet Replacement
Fancy appliances, beautiful countertops, and dazzling lighting will be overlooked in a kitchen with outdated cabinetry. Taking up so much space, cabinets can become an eyesore that’s hard to overlook. Thankfully, replacing your kitchen cabinets can be both affordable and done in just a matter or days. They’re a great investment to make in the…
Home Accessibility
The Advantages of Walk-In Tubs
As more people choose to age in place, universal design—the idea of creating accessible homes—has gained importance. One way to enhance accessibility, comfort, and safety is through the installation of a walk-in tub. To highlight the advantages of walk-in tubs, we interviewed Michael Peck of Leaf Home Safety Solutions for expert insights. What Are the…
Outdoor
When you are thinking about installing a hot tub, you probably have all sorts of ideas in your head about how wonderful it will be to use it. Maybe you have already taken a look at the options out there, chosen the perfect spot for installation, and even investigated the energy efficiency you can expect—…
Kitchen
How to Vet a Potential Kitchen Remodeler on a Phone Call
Everybody needs a little guidance. In fact, during recent interviews with Modernize, 90 percent of homeowners requested a checklist to guide them in finding and vetoing potential contractors. During that first phone call with a contractor, there are certain questions to ask that will either knock them off your list or impress you enough for…