Post Independence Day planning
The 4th of July is an effective planning point for fall projects. It’s not too soon to get on the list for an appointment with your contractor. Fresh attitudes and motivation come with being busy and prosperous. Most contractors are positive and full of energy, an energy that can be stifled by the snowstorms of winter ahead.
So if you’ve been considering a project while you’re sipping a nice, cool beverage outside, start perusing your favorite architectural magazines to get the ideas flowing. Take the time to assemble your project list and then get estimates from your contractors. The most popular project in fall are generally ones that involve indoor living and entertaining.
Painting—indoors and outdoors—is a project people think they’ll handle themselves during summer when the doors can be flung wide open and fresh air helping to dry the paint without the overload of fumes. Problem is, most people don’t get around to their entire project list because there’s too much else to consume their time. Hiring a professional painter means that you’re room will be finished before you have time to change your mind about the color. And that’s a good thing.
The kitchen is the center of the home in the colder months. If entertaining is your style, start now to get ready. If you want your kitchen remodel finished by Thanksgiving NOW is not too early to start. New countertops, sinks, fixtures, flooring and appliances are the most common updates and are a great way to create the cozy kitchen you dream of.
The extra bathrooms and basement remodel and repairs are popular projects for fall and winter. Because you’ll have more indoor time than outdoor time in the fall and winter, it makes sense to start now to be ready to use the rooms and not sit through another year wishing you’d been more on the ball. Focus on a realistic timeframe and get bids now. Plus tile and bathroom fixtures are easy to replace and make a huge difference in your home’s value and convenience.