Our top 5 fall remodeling projects

So Labor Day has come and gone. Next thing you know, your mother-in-law will be calling asking about the holiday plans! Fall is a great time to undertake a remodeling project: the kids are back in school and the weather is more moderate for larger remodeling projects than summer or winter.

Here are Constructive Builders’ Top 5 Remodeling Projects for fall:

1. Finish the basement. The whole family is about to be cooped up together and when this happens more room makes  for a happier home. Get that basement finished up so you have another place to put: in-laws, rowdy kids, football watchers, holiday visitors, the drum set your kids get for x-mas, etc.
2. Updgrade the kitchen. Kitchen remodels have some of the best return on investment, and it’s where your family spends the most of time, especially as the days turn shorter and the holiday  come around. And it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Depending on what you have in place, there are creative ways to remodel without gutting the entire space.
3. Fireplace renovations. Have an ugly hearth or a generic fireplace with no real character? Fall is a great time to spend a little bit to turn your fireplace in to a showpiece in your home. Tiling around the fireplace, adding a new custom wood mantle, or replacing the hearth can really jazz up this home feature, and the renovation will look great for Christmas stockings.
4. Entertainment rooms. Are you ready for some football? Get your entertainment area in order this fall, whether it’s adding a room in the basement, adding built-ins for a new entertainment center or adding on to your house so that you have a dedicated area for TV and movie-viewing. This is a must-have room for winter sports, movie nights, kids sleepovers and more.  Top features to consider: theater seating, acoustics, big screens, and electrical component containment.
5. Remodel the guest bathroom. Before you have holiday company, spruce up the guest bathroom. Because a powder room doesn’t usually have as many fixtures as a master bath,  this kind of remodel can be affordable. And, because all your guests see this room, you get a lot of  “wow” power for your investment. A few ideas:  an awesome sink with a custom faucet to add class and visual interest, new tile for floors and walls, new sink and toilet fixtures to update to the current styles, combining low-cost paint and wallpaper with modern lighting and new mirrors.

From small to large, remodeling in the fall will result in new spaces that you’ll love come winter. Don’t forget to contact us with any questions!