The first warm week is the universal signal to start thinking about the house. It is also when calendars begin to fill, so the planning is worth doing early.
Exterior work
Siding, trim, porches and entry doors all want dry, mild conditions. Spring is the natural window, and it is the work that changes the look of the house most immediately.
Additions
An addition needs the ground open and the weather cooperative for the foundation and framing stages. Starting in spring means the shell is closed in before the worst of the summer heat.
Kitchens
Counter-intuitively, an interior project is a good spring choice precisely because you can spend more time outdoors while your kitchen is out of action. Living through a kitchen remodel in February is harder.
Outdoor living
Patios, three-season rooms and covered structures booked in spring are finished in time to be used the same year, rather than the next.
Whatever the project, design and permitting take time before anyone picks up a tool. Starting the conversation in spring is usually what makes a summer build possible.
