ATH: Winter home improvement

  • Kyle Valentini
  • October 17, 2013
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Summary: Winter is the ideal time to take on indoor home improvement projects that you never tackled over the summer. When it comes to remodeling projects in your home consider winter an ideal time to make improvements. Contractors are busier in the warmer months of the year with larger outdoor projects. Scheduling indoor work is easier in the winter when workers have time for drywall repair, flooring, new cabinet installation or painting. Winter tends to offer better prices on home remodeling needs like lumber, drywall, paint and even home appliances. Retailers want to reduce inventory before they stock up on new, higher-priced spring items. You might be surprised at the bargains available in the winter. Indoor painting is one of the least expensive ways to improve your home. A fresh coat of paint or a new bolder color can add freshness to a room that was getting stale. Upgrade the bathroom this winter. If you make improvements gradually the room can still be used while remodeling is taking place. Start with a new toilet or new sink. New lighting costs little but make a huge difference in the look of your room. Add more insulation to your home. You can keep your home warmer and save money on heating bills by adding another layer of insulation to the attic and sealing cracks around windows and doors. New flooring whether it be wood, laminate, tile or carpet can be installed a room at a time this winter causing little disruption. You can change the look of your whole kitchen with less expensive options like cabinet refinishing or refacing. Add warmth by going a shade darker. Glass doors are modern and showcase your china. Improve the usability of your basement. Typically a place to do laundry or store seasonal items, even a primitive basement has possibilities. Consider adding a root cellar or wine room. The basement can be a place for a quiet home office or a playroom for the kids. Moist basements can be made usable with dehumidifiers and waterproofing. Perhaps you are interested in an addition to add more living space to your home. Contractors work year-round and aren’t afraid of the cold. Aside from outdoor painting winter is an ideal time to add an extra bedroom, home office, great room or a mud room for coats and boots. If you are planning a vacation this winter the time you are away is a great time to have a remodeling project scheduled. Workers can complete your project and you won’t be disturbed by their presence. You can arrive home to new lighting, flooring or perhaps a new kitchen. Even if you are home while remodeling is going on modern techniques can keep noise, dust and fumes contained in the space being remodeled and cause little disruption to your daily activities. Remodeling any part of your home is not easy. Sacrifices have to be made if you hire a contractor to do the work or if you choose to do it yourself. Remodeling can be an inconvenience but what you end up with makes it worth the hassle.


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