As temperatures continue to drop and everyone settles in for a long winter ahead, cottage remodelling may be the last thing on some homeowners’ minds. The spring, let alone the summer, seems like a distant future away.
But now is arguably the best time to think about cottage remodelling. If you want to enjoy your cottage, cabin or lake house to the fullest this coming spring, it’s time to spring into action now. Especially as the light at the end of the tunnel nears, with vaccine distribution marking the beginning of the end of a long pandemic indoors, you owe it to yourself to enjoy the warm weather ahead.
Still unconvinced? Here are a few concrete, compelling reasons to start your cottage remodelling and renovation projects now, months before you’ll reap the benefits.
Quality Artisans Book Up in Advance
Let’s start with an example. If you want a quality window company that will install energy-efficient, beautiful, locally designed and manufactured windows, you need to get in early. Once the first signs of warm weather hit, every homeowner (not just cottage owners) will have the same idea as you – they will book the best of the best for their window replacements.
Quality books up well in advance. Therefore, if you want the best products and installation teams for your cottage remodelling, you have to take charge early.
Starting Early Ensures You’re Ready for Spring and Summer
It never made complete sense why some cottage owners started their remodelling in the spring or summer. If you start in the summer, it may not be ready until the fall, and then you will have to wait another calendar year to see the fruits of your labour.
Think of it this way: if you want to enjoy a lovely holiday dinner with family, you don’t turn the oven on at 6 pm. You wake up early in the morning to start preparing. That same principle applies to remodelling. Start early, and then relax and enjoy the work in its intended time.
Remodelling Gives You Something to Look Forward to
Remodelling isn’t just a way to plan for the future; it can also be a satisfying undertaking in the present. During winter, when you are starved for activities and searching for a way to occupy your time, why not turn to remodelling to lend a sense of purpose and fulfillment?
Seeing a remodelling project come together is a joy in its own right. Building off the example above, it can be exciting picking out window types, customizing the grille, colour and glass to match your cottage. It makes the winter go by quicker and builds a sense of anticipation for the spring.
You May Even Snag Some Deals
Winter deals aren’t a guarantee, but they are common. If you start your remodelling projects in the winter, you may have access to deals you wouldn’t otherwise get in the summer. Whether you’re installing new appliances, redoing the hardwood or sprucing up the kitchen cabinetry, check for bargains in the winter – you may be surprised at what you find!
In summary, while it may seem counterintuitive to do summer renovations in the winter, it actually makes perfect sense. Rise to the occasion before the temperature rises, and you’ll guarantee yourself a restful, fun spring and summer!
Be First to Comment