Springtime + Home Renos

March 10, 2022

After a long and cold winter, spring is right around the corner! Spring is a time for new beginnings and a refreshed outlook on the months ahead. You may have a few spring home renovation projects in mind that you have been dreaming up over the winter months, and now you are just waiting for the snow to melt.

The recent RE/MAX Canada Renovation Investment Report found more than 50% of Canadian homeowners renovated their home in 2021. The renovation ‘craze’ is definitely not over and is being driven primarily by challenging low-supply market conditions.

So with green grass and warm temperatures within our grasp, it’s time to start thinking about your home project list… new landscaping for your outdoor spaces, interior remodelling, finishing the basement, building that shed you’ve always wanted.. the list goes on and on. Whatever your dream home renovation project is, let’s get started!

Advance Planning

The more you can plan in advance (like right now), the smoother your home renovation projects will go when the time comes to actually get the tools out.

One very important thing is to get your contractor and materials booked well in advance. Contractors, builders, landscapers, and trades are all very busy here in Muskoka (especially once spring arrives), so get yourself booked in with them if you decide to hire for your project. If you are doing the work yourself, awesome, make sure you block off some time in your busy work/life schedule to start and complete your project - there’s nothing worse then a half finished home reno.

A Little Goes A Long Way

Home renovation projects don’t have to be huge, sometimes the small things can make a big difference. Consider tasks like applying a fresh coat of paint inside or outside of your home, resurfacing/staining the deck, adding a new garden, or upgrading knobs and hardware.

Limited budgets don’t always mean small-scale renovation projects. There are plenty of projects you can accomplish even if you’re working with a smaller budget.

Adding Value

In addition to being able to enjoy your new space once your project is complete, home renovations are always great for adding to the resale value of your home. Even if you are not looking to sell anytime soon, consider your project’s Return on Investment (ROI) both in monetary return and in enjoyment.

Dolf and I just completed a few of our own interior home renovation projects over the winter. Check out Dolf hard at work on our bathroom re-model...

It’s such a rewarding feeling to see all of your hard work pay off. Now… it’s time to get to work on our list of outdoor projects.

If you are considering putting your home up for sale this coming spring or summer, contact us for home renovation ideas, tips to clean/declutter your home, and pre-listing preparation strategies to help you get the best ‘bang for your buck’.

Dolf and Anzie Witlox

Dolf - 705.787.6196

Anzie - 705.571.0587

info@dolfandanzie.com

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