5 Home Renovations to Tackle This Fall
We’ve wrapped up our spring cleaning and summer is coming to a close - meaning it’s time to turn our attention to fall home renovations. Fall is the perfect time to finish up your Edmonton renovations that will help you ensure you’re cozy in your home all winter long.
Read on to discover 5 renovations that are ideal to tackle during the fall!
1. Exterior Painting
We’ve written previously about how important exterior home renovations can be to making your Edmonton home stand out. Luckily, if you’ve got plans to complete an exterior renovation this year, fall is the time to do it.
The heat of the summer can make this work brutal, especially if you are planning on painting or replacing siding or other exterior fixtures - anything that could require lots of climbing on ladders or lots of movement. The temperature drop in the fall makes this work much more manageable, and you can be happy knowing you’ll have the work done before the winter.
2. Driveways & Paths
Making sure your driveways and pathways are ready for the winter is easily one of the most important Edmonton home renovations to complete in the fall. When ice and snow will already be obstructing your driveway and compromising your balance come wintertime, it is important to fix any cracks or sunken driveways or replace them completely to ensure they are easy to clean come winter.
Doing these fall renovations can help you prepare for the winter and help you make the necessary modifications to ensure your safety in the winter.
3. Roof Repair
We know roof renovations can feel like a burden, but it will definitely be a lot worse if you are forced to conduct these renovations in the dead of winter because they just couldn’t be avoided anymore.
Without a solid roof, many other aspects of your home call fall into disrepair, leading to water damage and other issues. If you don’t feel comfortable doing these renovations yourself, you could always hire a trusted Edmonton home builder to do them for you.
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4. Replacing Windows & Doors
Let’s face it, Edmonton winters are cold. That is why it is important to do any renovations you can to help keep that winter chill out of your Edmonton home - so that you can keep toasty with your family during our harsh winters.
Replacing drafty windows and doors is easily one of the most effective Edmonton renovations for repairing drafty spots that allow the cold to seep into your home. Ensure you’ve got extra protection from those harsh winds by weatherproofing your windows and doors - ensuring they are as airtight as possible.
Another benefit of doing this work in the fall is that there are fewer insects still crawling around to sneak in.
5. Refinishing the Deck or Patio
For Edmontonians decks or patios are a tool to make the absolute most out of our summers - making deck and patio renovations the perfect fall renovation.
As the weather begins to cool, the likelihood that you’ll be using your deck or patio as often is lower, meaning it is the perfect time to do renovations without sacrificing your enjoyment of that space.
Doing this work in the fall also ensures that your outdoor space is ready to go as soon as possible when summer returns - meaning you won’t have to sacrifice much time soaking up the sun!
Do you want to do a backyard renovation but are unsure of where to start? Check out our post on 5 backyard Renovations that will increase your home’s value.
These 5 fall Edmonton renovations prepare you for the winter months while also ensuring you can jump straight into enjoying summer when it comes around again, instead of worrying about completing important home renovations in the sweltering heat.
No matter the renovation, it’s important to hire an Edmonton home builder that you trust. Timberstone Builders has over 15 years of experience building, remodeling, and renovating award-winning custom dream homes in Edmonton and surrounding areas.