Unusual Springtime Home Renovation Projects

They're Not Your Usual Suspects

Springtime seems like the best time to take on fair-weather home renovation projects. But, thinking outside the box, here are a number of seemingly unusual Spring home renovation projects and why you should take them on at that time.

Floor Sanding

Why it Seems Unusual
Why be stuck inside when it's nice outside? Shouldn't you have done this indoor project during the winter?
Why Spring is a Good Time for It
Floor sanding kicks up an incredible amount of dust--literally pounds of dust. During Spring, you can throw open all the doors and windows and set up fans to suck the dust outward.

Drywalling

Why it Seems Unusual
Again, isn't this the perfect indoor project to take on when it's snowy outside?
Why Spring is a Good Time for It
Warm weather and open windows help expedite the drying of drywall compound. This is a slow process, and you need all the help you can get!

Build an Addition

Why it Seems Unusual
Contractors manage to build additions--entire houses and developments even!--all throughout the year. Why should I schedule them when the weather is better?
Why Spring is a Good Time for It
Better weather can only ensure that the contractor will be able to stick to timetable. Delays might result in prices of materials rising, or in wait time for crews. And you can bet this will get passed onto you.

Lay Asphalt Driveway

Why it Seems Unusual
Dumping a hunk of steaming asphalt on the driveway and smoothing it out: how on earth can weather affect this?
Why Spring is a Good Time for It
Asphalt actually needs the right factors of temperature and moisture to set properly. Better weather leads to a better driveway.