It’s the first day of Fall, so hopefully temperatures in the Valley will continue to drop to something a little more comfortable.
If you’ve taken a spin through a grocery store or Target lately, you’ve no doubt seen the festive displays of costumes, candies, and other trinkets. The first day of Fall means one thing: Winter holidays are coming.
Since Phoenix’s mild winter climate allows construction to go on unimpeded, many people may be wondering what it’s like to remodel during the holiday season.
The truth is that holiday season remodels require the same things as any other remodels. But you don’t have to take our word for it. We found an article titled “5 ways to reduce stress during holiday remodels,” and the advice is applicable to any remodeling project.
First, hire an experienced contractor that is familiar with high-quality specialists (*cough, cough*), not one who just promises to beat everyone’s price. Cutting corners doesn’t pay off in the long run.
Next, make sure the lines of communication are open. Discuss all goals, the budget, a timeline, and get a signed contract.
Finally, organize your space. Clear out furniture and storage ahead of time, so that no work is impeded. And if your remodel is going on during the holidays, make sure you grab all of your holiday party decorations for the rest of the house.
More on universal design
Here’s a great story about a young, active couple that uses wheelchairs and their process of building an accessible house in the St. Louis area.
Note that while they opted for a new build and not a remodel, they enlisted the help of a firm with a special passion for universal design. (*cough, cough*)
Have a great week!
