{"id":837,"date":"2018-03-02T15:57:19","date_gmt":"2018-03-02T15:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/?p=837"},"modified":"2018-05-03T21:42:25","modified_gmt":"2018-05-03T21:42:25","slug":"5-best-home-renovations-to-complete-during-springtime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/5-best-home-renovations-to-complete-during-springtime\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Home Renovations to Complete During Springtime"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Springtime is here and it\u2019s time to start thinking about the best home improvement projects to tackle while the weather is getting warmer and, most importantly, more predictable. Read on as we discuss the 5 best home renovation projects to complete in the Spring.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-829 size-full\" title=\"Bright Contemporary living room in beige and purples\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/15-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGNER-VILLA-DEL-SUR-FAMILY-ROOM.jpg?resize=1080%2C720&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bright Contemporary living room in beige and purples\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/15-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGNER-VILLA-DEL-SUR-FAMILY-ROOM.jpg?w=2500&amp;ssl=1 2500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/15-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGNER-VILLA-DEL-SUR-FAMILY-ROOM.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/15-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGNER-VILLA-DEL-SUR-FAMILY-ROOM.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/15-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGNER-VILLA-DEL-SUR-FAMILY-ROOM.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/15-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGNER-VILLA-DEL-SUR-FAMILY-ROOM.jpg?resize=1080%2C720&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/15-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGNER-VILLA-DEL-SUR-FAMILY-ROOM.jpg?w=2160&amp;ssl=1 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h2><b> Tackle Drywalling<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drywalling can create a lot of dust. When the weather gets better is the best time since you\u2019ll be able to keep doors and windows open.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-841 size-full\" title=\"traditional home in Lake Sherwood. Chintz blue and white color palette\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/7-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-Great-Room-Blue-White.jpg?resize=990%2C660&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"traditional home in Lake Sherwood. Chintz blue and white color palette\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/7-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-Great-Room-Blue-White.jpg?w=990&amp;ssl=1 990w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/7-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-Great-Room-Blue-White.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/7-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-Great-Room-Blue-White.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h2><b> Reflooring<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, retiling or upgrading to wooden flooring can kick up a lot of dust and you\u2019ll want the flexibility of having some staging and construction prep taking place nearby, outdoors. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-840 size-full\" title=\"Modern Beach House in Santa Monica \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Japan-Living.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Modern Beach House in Santa Monica \" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Japan-Living.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Japan-Living.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h2><b> Driveway<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you live in a climate that gets snowy in the Winter, your driveway is likely to take quite a beating. After snow season is over, it\u2019s a good time to consider repaving or tiling your driveway.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-844 size-full\" title=\"Snowy Driveway\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/snowy-driveway.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Snowy Driveway\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/snowy-driveway.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/snowy-driveway.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/snowy-driveway.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/snowy-driveway.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/snowy-driveway.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/snowy-driveway.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h2><b> Build a Room Addition<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breaking down and adding walls can displace homeowners for a while, and is often the cause of unwanted construction discoveries (mold in the walls, etc) which can lead to a lot of delays or projects taking longer than expected. So it\u2019s best to do during a warmer season, when kids have off school, so you can take that long-awaited Spring break vacation! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-839 size-full\" title=\"Lemon Ranch modern indoor outdoor dining room with sky lights\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/4a41032a09947e57_6979-w500-h666-b0-p0-contemporary-dining-room.jpg?resize=500%2C666&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Lemon Ranch modern indoor outdoor dining room with sky lights\" width=\"500\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/4a41032a09947e57_6979-w500-h666-b0-p0-contemporary-dining-room.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/4a41032a09947e57_6979-w500-h666-b0-p0-contemporary-dining-room.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><b> Landscaping <\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s more relaxing that developing your green thumb in the Springtime? Especially for newbie gardeners, the Spring is the best time to learn with an exciting, colorful variety of plants and florals beginning to bloom this time of year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-838 size-full\" title=\"Landscape architecture in Lemon Ranch backyard\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/7c41851609947edc_7149-w500-h666-b0-p0-tropical-landscape.jpg?resize=500%2C666&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Landscape architecture in Lemon Ranch backyard\" width=\"500\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/7c41851609947edc_7149-w500-h666-b0-p0-tropical-landscape.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/7c41851609947edc_7149-w500-h666-b0-p0-tropical-landscape.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Springtime is here and it\u2019s time to start thinking about the best home improvement projects to tackle while the weather is getting warmer and, most importantly, more predictable. Read on as we discuss the 5 best home renovation projects to complete in the Spring. Tackle Drywalling Drywalling can create a lot of dust. When the 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