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Do Not Delay Home Improvement Until Winter

Tue 29 Sep 2009 - 15:20

Do Not Delay Home Improvement Until Winter
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Eugene_R._Makeev]Eugene R. Makeev

With Mother Nature at full bloom, all the sun and so much fun, and to the changing of foliage to a magnificent burst of gold and red; it is so easy to procrastinate and delay home improvement until winter. What homeowners overlook is all the benefits that they could have lavished at and the possible larger problems and costs that they would have to face if repairs are put off. To boost New York home value as well as afford the family better quality of living before the cold winter hits, it would be ideal to not wait and undertake projects now whether you are in Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, or Long Island.

Take the time to go through the house and around the property to know which areas need mending or upgrades. Think over the current needs and lifestyle of the family, and determine which project would complement best and serve as the perfect solution. But whatever project you undertake, from wall painting to luxury bathroom remodeling, it is important that you integrate the key essentials to success and these are craftsmanship, proper and enough planning, and selection of quality products.

Taking advantage of the fine weather is crucial to make the completion of just any home improvement as timely and budget-conscious as can be. Ideally, non-winter time would mean a better time to be tackling outdoor home improvements. Here is a list of possible outdoor jobs you can have done, which can be hard to impossible to do during winter:

. Fix the fence. Winter and the following rainy months will cause the posts to weaken. Make sure the fence will be able to withstand the weather beatings.
. Trim bushes and trees, mow the lawn and improve landscape.
. Depending on the condition of the roofing and gutters, repair accordingly or replace.
. Clean and seal the deck.
. Repaint exterior.
. Install siding.
. Re-caulk and install weather stripping.
. Fill up cracks in the walkways, pavement, and driveway.
. Replace doors and windows for better energy efficiency.
. Waterproof porches and decks.
. Fertilize the lawn.

But other than outdoor projects; home additions, extensions; and other indoor home improvements can also be taken with more ease on other seasons than winter. Additions and extensions will require that some parts of your house be temporarily be open for some time. Doing such on winter will expose not only the household to the cold but the working contractors as well, making up for health hazards and uncomfortable working environment. Other indoor projects as well could be better off not scheduled on winter. Heavy snow, the frost and chill can cause problems with the delivery of materials and supplies as well as everyday transportation of contractors and subcontractors from their own homes or office to your place.

Other than these given benefits and advantages of taking on a home improvement now and not delay until winter, any season is also a great way to prepare for the cold months. Have your driveways and roof equipped with heaters to avoid frost and burying the property in snow. Being off-peak, have your chimneys swept and cleaned for less. Wouldn't it be grand to be staying warm and comfortable while enjoying the fruits of your remodeling and repair efforts?

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