In the face of cold winter weather and the draw of a warm fire, many homeowners are burrowing in for a long winter’s nap, putting home improvement projects on hold until spring. Though it’s true that outdoor projects often wait for spring, interior home renovations and prep work are ideal for this quieter season.
Here’s why planning and executing your next home improvement during winter may be one of the smartest moves you make all year.
1. Lower Materials Costs
If you don’t think that big box home improvement stores and wholesalers don’t realize that summer is a popular season for home improvement projects, you’re quite simply out of your mind.
Why Winter is better:
- Suppliers will mark up popular items accordingly and attempt to clear out inventory
- Less competition, equal to better selection of products
- Better opportunities to negotiate pricing with suppliers
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2. Flexible Schedules and Lower Labor Costs
Summer is an extremely busy time for construction professionals and skilled laborers alike. During winter take advantage and:
- Hire additional help for any aspect of your project
- Get more personalized attention
- Discuss and agree on dates
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3. End-of-Year Tax Benefits
An investment in a home improvement project can yield many dividends in the future, but plopping down a bunch of money in the middle of the year doesn’t exactly set you up for a clear picture of your year-end budget situation.
Waiting until late fall or winter to complete your project gives you:
- A better idea of your tax liability
- A clearer picture of your financial situation
- Possible eligibility for home energy efficiency tax credits
Let’s Get Started This Winter
If you’re committed to avoiding the holiday slump and want to make some headway on a home improvement project this winter, contact the team at Vertical Construction Group.
Whether you’re planning a small renovation or a full-scale transformation, working with an experienced general contractor in Seattle can make all the difference.
