There’s something about fall that inspires change. Maybe it’s the way the air gets crisp or the leaves crunching under foot, or maybe it’s my third pumpkin spice latte kicking in. No matter the reason, fall is a great time to squeeze in a house renovation before the holidays arrive and we start spending more time indoors.
The cooler temperatures make autumn a great season to renovate your home. If you are doing an outdoor renovation project, the weather could be better for the crew working on your home. Or, if you are doing some work indoors, there are plenty of fall activities to get you out of the work zone for a little while like apple picking or visiting a pumpkin patch. Here are some of the best home renovation projects that are fit for fall.
Fall painting projects – leaf it to the pros
One of the best things about fall is the (hopefully) lack of humidity. Turns out, paint doesn’t like humid summer weather either. The early days of fall are a prime time to give your home a fresh coat of paint. Why? Moisture, heat, and cold can all negatively affect how your paint dries which may affect how long your new paint lasts. Autumn usually has less rainfall than spring, less humidity than summer, and higher temperatures than winter months, so there are a few weather-related benefits to be had on the longevity of your paint job if you paint in the fall.
Plus, professional painters may have more flexibility in their schedules during the fall months. So, if you want to paint the exterior of your home or add some cozy colors to your walls before the holidays, but need help financing, you may want to consider a home renovation loan that can help finance cosmetic upgrades.
Give your flooring a face lift
Have stains you can’t get out of your carpets? Dodging splinters in your hardwood floors? It may be time to update your flooring. One of the great things about changing up your flooring in the fall is that you might not mind having the door to your house open while the old flooring goes out and the new flooring comes in.
Like painting, there are fumes that come along with getting a new floor, like the odors that come from adhesives and sealants. In autumn you can keep your windows open to air out the house without having to worry about too much humidity or temperature that could affect the quality of your new floors. Check out these home renovation loans that could help you get the work done.
Transform your attic into a top floor treasure
Wishing you had a cozy reading nook or could benefit from having some extra space for your kids to play? An attic renovation could give you just what you need. With the help of a contractor, you could convert your attic space into anything you want, plus, contractors may have more availability in the fall to help you bring your dream space to life.
Since heat rises, your attic is more likely to gain and loose heat through the roof which is why properly insulating your space is important. Working (or living) in an attic space that is not properly insulated can be brutal in the summer heat, or you could freeze yourself out in the winter. Finished attics should be insulated like the rest home. Fiberglass, cotton, and mineral wool are all good options to insulate the walls and ceiling of your renovated attic.
Need guidance on financing your attic renovation? Talk to your local PrimeLending loan expert.
Kitchen and bathroom touch-ups to fall back in love with your space
Fall is a good time to update your kitchen and/or bathroom, especially if you are going to be hosting loved ones for the holidays this year. Minor renovations, like new cabinets, can elevate either space without having to do a lot of demo.
Other smaller kitchen renovations could include putting in new counter tops, updating your lighting, and refreshing your backsplash. If it’s a bathroom renovation you’re after, some small-scale upgrades could be made to your shower, sink, or flooring. Making minor changes to these high-traffic areas of your home can make your whole home feel like a new space. Plus, if you need to replace appliances or plumbing, a home renovation loan could help you cover some of those costs. Be sure to ask your loan officer what is included in each renovation mortgage program.
If you are ready to refresh your home this fall, get all your questions answered from a local PrimeLending mortgage expert before you start your project.
