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Modern’s Guide to Sizing Cabinet Hardware
March 20, 2023
Since cabinets come in all sizes and styles, the size and style of your decorative cabinet hardware will vary from room to room as well. Here are some guidelines to consider: Cabinet Knobs It’s important to consider the scale of your cabinet when choosing knobs. Knobs can start from 1 inch in diameter to wider, […]
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Preparing Your Garden for Spring in Michigan
March 8, 2023
We’re starting to see some warmer, sunnier days in Michigan and the Modern team can’t help but have spring on our minds. We recommend grabbing a pair of gardening gloves, trowel, kneeler pad for comfort, and cranking up your tunes to get to work on preparing your garden for spring with these tips: 1. Clean […]
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Towel Hooks vs. Towel Bars – Which is Best?
February 15, 2023
The long awaited debate has come to our attention – towel hooks or towel bars, which is best? Towel Hooks Towel hooks are perfect for smaller spaces as well as high-traffic environments, such as a pool or family bath. They provide a clutter-free design for a more minimalist look. The only downside is that […]
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5 Steps for Spring Garage Organization
February 12, 2023
Garage organization can be a daunting task – especially after a winter of use. Follow along and use these 5 steps as a checklist (or rough guidelines) to help manage your organization process. 1. Purge Your Garage Make sure you keep what you want in your garage, and get rid of the rest! That busted […]
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Modern’s Guide to Mixing Cabinet Hardware
January 20, 2023
Our decorative hardware consultants are often asked about mixing cabinet hardware in the bathroom, the kitchen, the den, and more. The answer is yes. Mixing both hardware styles and metal finishes add depth and dimension to a room. Below our team answers a few specific questions we’ve received over the last several months: Q: My […]
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Changing a Furnace Filter at Home
January 11, 2023
Changing a furnace filter is a regular task on any homeowner’s to-do list to ensure HVAC systems run efficiently while removing impurities, dust, and dander from the air. Below are a few questions our team is asked regarding how and when to change a furnace filter: Q: How often should you change your furnace filter? […]
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Parade of Homes: Heartland Builders
November 14, 2022
Modern Hardware had the great pleasure of partnering with Heartland Builders on a beautiful new custom home for the Fall 2022 Parade of Homes. Below is an overview of the project, alongside photos of the new build. About Heartland Builders: Heartland Builders has been in the home building business for 25 years. Heartland constructs custom […]
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How to Insulate Windows For Winter
November 12, 2022
Winter is coming. And in Michigan that means cold drafts coming from windows. Need to know how to insulate windows for the colder months? Happy to help. One of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to winterize your windows is with shrink wrap. Why You Should Insulate Your Windows Cold air leaking from your windows […]
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Parade of Homes: Epique Homes
November 10, 2022
Modern Hardware had the pleasure of partnering with Epique Homes on a beautiful new custom home for the Fall 2022 Parade of Homes. Below is an overview of their project, alongside photos of the new build. About Epique Custom Homes Epique Homes has been building custom homes in West Michigan for more than a decade. […]
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Parade of Homes: RENDR Custom Homes
November 7, 2022
Modern Hardware had the pleasure of partnering with RENDR Custom Homes on a beautiful new custom home for the Fall 2022 Parade of Homes. Below is an overview of their project, alongside photos of the new build. About RENDR Custom Homes RENDR Custom Homes is a full-service design, renovation and build firm serving West Michigan […]