{"id":575,"date":"2018-01-04T15:22:03","date_gmt":"2018-01-04T15:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/?p=575"},"modified":"2018-05-03T21:49:12","modified_gmt":"2018-05-03T21:49:12","slug":"the-best-home-renovations-to-do-in-the-wintertime-and-the-pros-and-cons-home-remodeling-in-the-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/the-best-home-renovations-to-do-in-the-wintertime-and-the-pros-and-cons-home-remodeling-in-the-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Home Renovations to Do in the Wintertime and The Pros and Cons of Home Remodeling in the Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Think Small for Interior Winter Renovations<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smaller interior renovations are the best to tackle in the Winter: Repaint rooms, retile floors, and focus on minor kitchen or bath repairs, even if it is just updates to hardware. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-576 size-full\" title=\"Winter Home: Fireplace lit in Los Angeles Spanish Revival Home\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/012-spanish-revival-socal-contractor.jpg?resize=750%2C561&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Winter Home: Fireplace lit in Los Angeles Spanish Revival Home\" width=\"750\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/012-spanish-revival-socal-contractor.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/012-spanish-revival-socal-contractor.jpg?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Home Improvement Projects that Instantly Gratify<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are adding insulation or replacing carpets or rugs is a great way to instantly feel the improvement in the Winter. Similarly, a simple fireplace facelift (new paint or tile, perhaps?) can be done in a day and will be greatly appreciated if you plan to entertain during the holidays!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Buying Building Materials In The Winter<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchasing your building materials like lumber, windows, and cabinetry in the Winter is beneficial, as you\u2019re likely to find better prices than if you wait for the Spring. Replacing doors and windows is another excellent way to instantly feel the improvement during the chillier months.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><b>Pros and Cons of Winter Home Renovations<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-579 size-full\" title=\"Warm Winter Home: Custom leather couch in Los Angeles Home\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/the-165.jpg?resize=558%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Warm Winter Home: Custom leather couch in Los Angeles Home\" width=\"558\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/the-165.jpg?w=558&amp;ssl=1 558w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/the-165.jpg?resize=279%2C300&amp;ssl=1 279w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Take Advantage of Home Builders\u2019 Off-Season<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Winter is the off season for many home builders, which means you may be able to negotiate better rates for subcontractors and in-demand hard-to-get contractors and designers may have greater availability. You want to hire the best general contractor for the job, but it is also so important to be sure you\u2019re getting their best work out of them and that they have the time to dedicate to your project. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Securing Building Permits in the Winter<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, government agencies are less busy in the Winter months, which can make it easier to apply for and obtain any building permits that could otherwise take weeks or months and cause delays in your construction projects. In this capacity, it is easier to stay on schedule in the Winter. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/224968510\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>Flexibility in Your Construction Schedule<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are a number of ways to get great deals on home renovations in the Winter, inclement weather may cause shipment delays for building materials, so you\u2019ll have to be flexible when it comes to scheduling. <\/span><\/p>\n<h1><b>More Tips for Winter Home Renovations<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-578 size-full\" title=\"Spanish Revival Home by Lori Dennis and SoCal Contractor\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/98b79889419d81687dc3943631e075e1.jpg?resize=740%2C990&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Spanish Revival Home by Lori Dennis and SoCal Contractor\" width=\"740\" height=\"990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/98b79889419d81687dc3943631e075e1.jpg?w=740&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/98b79889419d81687dc3943631e075e1.jpg?resize=224%2C300&amp;ssl=1 224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>If You Still Plan to Entertain for the Holidays&#8230;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on anything entirely inside and that doesn\u2019t require you to move out of your home. 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