The winter weather is keeping you indoors more than you’d like. You’ve got the winter time blues and can’t wait for it to warm up so you can start enjoying the outdoors again. While you’re stuck inside waiting for springtime to arrive, you can prevent cabin fever by planning your spring outdoor living project. After all, spring is typically the busiest season of the year to remodel, so it’s important to plan ahead and reserve your spot on the schedule before it fills up. Check out these five benefits of planning out your project this winter:

Using a Clean Slate for Visualization

Dormant plants and leafless shrubs let you get a good look at the space available for a new deck, patio, or covered porch. The clean slate of the winter landscape makes it easy to visualize your new outdoor living project. It allows you to see if any changes are needed to the existing landscaping and if you need to remove any trees or shrubs that are obstructing the view. If you decide to take out landscaping features or trees, this is usually easiest to be completed during winter or early spring while plants are still dormant.

Scheduling the Perfect Time

Most deck builders and outdoor living contractors are booked solid by the time spring arrives. Scheduling your deck, patio, or other outdoor living project during the winter months allows you to pick the perfect time before the rush. Concrete foundations and piers must be poured while temperatures are right, so there’s a limited window of installation for outdoor living projects each year. Beat the competition to the ideal weeks for spring and early summer installation by reserving your spot on our schedule today!

Taking time to research financing options

You’re ready to build a deck this spring, but aren’t sure how to pay for it? Many homeowners assume that you need to save up first, however there are several financing options available that will allow you to start your project without waiting. From home equity loans to personal loans to our new monthly payment options, there are many choices out there. Don’t feel overwhelmed…take your time and do your research. Planning ahead for your spring project will give you the time to find the best financing option for your project. 

Working Out the Details

From permits to planning permissions and HOA restrictions, it usually takes weeks to work out every last detail of an outdoor living project. Starting in the winter gives you plenty of time to run around and work on these details before construction time arrives. While winter storms and freezing temperatures interrupt installation services, spend your time pinning down the details so that you’re ready to go the minute the weather warms.

Giving Yourself Time to Think

You’d be surprised at how much the average home improvement project changes when it’s planned out over the course of months or years. Coming back to your designs and ideas after putting them down for a few days or weeks gives you a fresh look that might change your mind. By taking your time to research materials, design options, and customizations, you’ll end up with a deck or patio that truly fits the needs of your family.

Don’t let winter conditions keep you from considering improvements to your backyard. From hardscaping and landscaping to construction of patios, decks, and more, Orange County Deck is ready to help you create the outdoor living space you’ ve always wanted. Contact us today so we can get you added to our spring schedule before it fills up!