5 Steps To Renovate During The Winter
Perhaps the cold weather has given you some enthusiasm to renovate your space. After all, who said renovations are completely forbidden during winter? We know how the cold weather can leave you stuck indoors week after week. Spend your time on finding the right home renovations company in Toronto you won’t regret the renovation process. The best part is, you don’t have to spend much on winter renovations. Like all other projects, home renovations done during winter need to be properly planned and executed if you want to save money and ultimately enjoy your new space. We’ll go through five important steps to consider when remodeling in the winter.
1. Proper planning is key
It’s important to think through the entire remodel. Understand what processes are involved during the renovations and plan ahead of time. Remember that certain projects can be very difficult to complete during the cold season. You may also experience difficulty in deliveries. Make sure you obtain all your supplies before the cold season begins. Avoid demolitions during the subzero temperatures. You can set out to complete the most difficult parts of the renovation before the harsh weather. Proper planning will determine how successful your winter renovations will turn out.
2. Work on smaller projects
Expect it to be a lot more difficult to tackle a complete home renovation Mississauga during winter. For instance, if you’re looking for a kitchen or bath remodel that involves tearing down the space and removing appliances, cabinets or furniture, avoid this kind of renovation during winter. Remember these items, especially delicate pieces of furniture and electronics, cannot stay outside even during the day. It’s going to be costlier to renovate fully during wet or severely cold weather.
3. Skimp kitchen remodels
Kitchen renovations are very hard to conduct in winter. There are just too many risks involved and many items or equipment are rendered unusable during the cold weather. If you really want to work on the kitchen, focus on the small renovations that can completely change the space. Avoid more involving tasks such as replacing the cabinets or electronics.
4. Consider available storage
When you want to renovate, you’ll probably invest in supplies ahead of time. However, don’t be tempted to buy too much and lack adequate storage for it during the harsh weather. If you need to buy paint, drywall and other supplies/fixtures, ensure you get only what you’ll need. Make sure you have room to store these items so you don’t undergo losses when they get damaged by snow or ice.
5. Work with a pro
Last but not least, start searching for a renovation expert with experience in winter remodels. Renovating during winter can present a unique set of challenges that only a pro with experience can handle. When narrowing down from a list of renovation experts, review some of the work they’ve done during the winter, ask questions and get a reasonable quote to enable you plan ahead of time.
At Kitchen and Bath, we’re happy to help you conduct a successful renovation this coming winter. Just give us a call and we’ll walk you through the options and help you get started.
