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True or False: Is Fall the Best Time to Remodel Your Home?

ByABC News via logo
September 28, 2011, 3:25 PM

Sept. 28, 2011 — -- False, the best time to remodel your home is in the summer!
It's true, warm weather and sunny days make a great day for outside housework. The best time to remodel your home will depend on the project you are working on. In many cases you should plan ahead to save yourself time and money. Arrange your home improvement projects around temperature to minimize outside factors that could delay your process. So, plan your remodeling one-two months ahead of time to save yourself time and money when beginning your next remodeling project.

Here are some other tips to consider when remodeling your home:

- Cheap Materials: By planning your project in advance, you can slowly begin to collect materials at their cheapest in order to ensure the maximum amount of money saved. You can store the materials until you have decided your remodeling start date.

- Contractors Schedules: When hiring a contractor for your next household project, try to make sure they have enough availability to dedicate themselves towards your renovations. If you want to get your project in motion, you should hire your contractor during a "slightly off-season" to receive excellence service and reduced costs.

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Source: http://www.homebuildingremodeling.com/best_time_of_year_to_remodel_your_home_000517.html

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