If gutters are doing their job properly, they fade into the background and work every single day, year-round to protect your home, including the foundation, roof, exterior siding, and even the landscaping from water damage. Water damage can cause big problems for hom…
If you need shade for your outdoor refuge, a retractable awning might be just the solution.
Imagine... no bulky umbrellas to maneuver and no rearranging patio furniture to follow the shade throughout the day— just co…
A beautiful set of railings safely enclose your outdoor living spaces while adding value and curb appeal to your home. Like many aspects of exterior home products, it’s so important that railings are done right and with the correct materials. This is why Modern Windows offers professionally craf…
If your patio space is exposed to the elements, you may benefit from a patio cover from Modern. Barbecue for all twelve months of the year, host gatherings without worrying about the weather and enjoy your deck or patio every single day with no worries about scorched feet or wasted outdoor spa…
Glass is such a beautiful, versatile building material, especially when it is applied to your outdoor spaces. Adding glass elements to your patio can enhance its style, comfort, and functionality. Some add-ons and customizations can even …
Looking for a DIY home project that will serve you well into the future? Look no further than this DIY window seat project.
Window seats may look like they cost hundreds or thousands of dollars to pull off, but there is no need to pay a contractor for …
If your home’s windows are relatively new, chances are good that they are double pane, or even triple pane windows. Read on for more information on what is involved during a double pane window repair, including whether or not it’s p…
Think all replacement windows are basically the same? The truth is that there are actually many subtle differences amongst all the products on the market these days, especially when it comes to glass quality and performance.
If you’re o…
Even though you might spend a lot of time looking out your windows, it can be hard to tell when they need replacing – their failing performance isn’t always obvious. Fortunately, there are ways to tell when you might need new wi…
With the cost of heating and cooling your home or business steadily on the rise, energy efficient building features are becoming more and more commonplace. If you’re looking to reduce the cost of your energy bil…
If you feel like your heat runs around the clock as soon as winter arrives, yet it never seems to make much of a difference in certain areas of your home, your sliding glass patio door might be to blame.
Sliding glass doors, as a…
Thinking About Selling Your Home? Don’t Forget to Consider the Condition of Your Windows!Foggy, drafty, cracking, broken, sticking, moldy – and especially missing windows – can drag down the value of your home in a heartbeat. While you can always hope prospective buyers won’t notice the co…
Neighbours too loud? Worried you’re the loud neighbour? It might be time to consider soundproofing your windows.
If you’ve just moved into a new house only to realize that you can hear every passing vehicle and every conversation your neighbours have on their bac…
When you think of your sliding glass door, you likely view it solely as a functional and practical way to access your outdoor patio or backyard. But a would-be thief is viewing your patio door as one of the easiest ways to acc…
Have you ever gone to your neighbour’s house only to discover they have an amazingly comfortable and attractive deck, leaving you with a level of deck-envy? It might be time for an upgrade of your own!
If you’re considering vinyl decking for your next project…
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Get your deck or patio ready for spontaneous summer entertainment! We are entering the prime season when an awning would be an ideal add-on to your existing deck or patio– but what is it that you should look for when purchasing a retractable awning?
Choosing a colour for your home exterior can seem pretty daunting, but taking a little time to consider a few factors can make it easier to reach a decision. If you're considered vinyl siding as an option there are a few quick advantages worth mentioning. Firstly, vinyl siding offers a lot more o…
Starting to feel the chill? Maybe the cooler temperatures are reminding you of all the drafty places in your home. Is it the chair by the window no one likes to sit in? The fluttering curtain? The need to bring out the cutesy door sill pillows? Are you already missing the warmth of the sun? We'd l…
Mould growth is the dread of every homeowner not only because of the health risk, but because it can devalue your home investment. Mould growth in your home can start from excessive dampness in a basement or crawl space where rain water finds its way in through foundation cracks. Mould growth isn't …
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