The Best Time of Year for Dover Home Improvement Projects?

You may wonder what’s the best season for Dover home improvement projects.Some home improvement projects are easy to know when to do. It’s not a great idea to replace your windows when it’s snowing outside. Similarly you don’t want to add insulation to your attic when it’s blazing hot.

Yet there are more factors to choosing what time of year to do your projects than just the weather. Picking the right time to schedule home improvements can make your projects more successful, keep you on schedule, and might even help your budget.

Things to Consider when Scheduling Home Projects

Weather

The most important thing to consider is the climate you’re in and the weather outside. Some home improvement projects are weather dependent, such as installing windows, putting together a deck, or putting in a pool. Home improvements that you do inside, like putting in window treatments or updating furniture, can be scheduled for virtually any time. We can put in shutters before your holiday party, after your newest renovation, in the middle of a hot summer, or during back to school season.

If you have a tight deadline and are paying contractors, ask them how the climate could affect your project and timeline.

Contractor Schedules

Any contractor will have seasons like spring and summer that tend to be busier than other seasons. If you can schedule your project during their lighter season, they won’t be managing as many projects and they can dedicate more time to your work.

Your Schedule

Certain times of year might be better for your home improvements others. If you have children in school, it can help to schedule renovations during the school year when your house is less crowded. Or if there’s a vacation in your future, it might be a good time to get your interior repainted to avoid the fumes.

Your Budget

If you’re paying cash for your home improvement, then the best time of year for a project is after you have the funds. This might be after you’ve saved up enough money, received a large bonus or after you get your tax refund.

Most people start home improvement projects after they get their tax refund around the beginning of spring, so be aware that contractors might have a busier schedule during the spring and materials may be more expensive.

Other Projects You Have

It’s helpful to keep a running list of home improvements you want to do so that if projects depend on each other you can build a timeline. Try to schedule the biggest ones, such as new flooring, and finish up with the details like window treatments or furniture.

The Best Times of Year for Home Improvement Projects

Here are some ideas for the best season in which to do certain home improvement projects based on the weather and potential contractor availability.

Projects You Can Do Any Time of Year:

• Put in window treatments

• Repaint interiors

• Put in new appliances

Spring Projects:

• Landscaping

• Service heater

• Replace windows

• Replace or repair exterior siding

Summer Projects:

• Roofing

• Clean ducts and chimneys

• Renovate kitchens

• Redo bathrooms

• Replace gutters and soffit

Fall Projects:

• Powerwash deck and siding

• Winterize home including energy audit and insulation

• Service A/C and furnace

Winter Projects:

• Schedule upcoming projects

• Put in new flooring

• Buy new furniture

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