Around the House® Home Improvement: A Deep Dive into Your Home

When to Start Your Home Projects: A Cautionary Tale


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As we dive into the world of home improvement, Eric G and John Dudley are tackling the oh-so-important question: when is the best time to jump into those major projects around the house? Spoiler alert: it’s definitely not September if you have any hope of hosting Thanksgiving dinner in a finished kitchen. Seriously, folks, they unravel the chaotic reality of home renovations during the holiday season, where every contractor's phone is ringing off the hook and materials are nowhere to be found. Sure, you think you can start a kitchen remodel when school is back in session and the kids are busy, but let’s be real. It’s a recipe for disaster. The guys share hilarious anecdotes from their own experiences, highlighting the absurdity of expecting a full renovation done in time for Aunt Mabel’s pumpkin pie. Why? Because no one wants to be showering with a drop cloth for a curtain while prepping a holiday feast. So, if you're not keen on spending your holidays in a construction zone, tune in for some sage advice on timing your projects right and maybe—just maybe—save yourself from the stress of a last-minute remodel gone wrong.

Takeaways:

Starting major projects around the house in September is like inviting chaos before the holidays.

Trying to remodel right before Thanksgiving is a recipe for disaster, trust me on this one.

Planning is everything; don’t wait until the last minute to start your home projects.

Contractors are not magicians; if you call them last minute, don’t expect miracles to happen.

Scheduling contractors before the holidays is essential, or you might end up with a half-done kitchen.

You really need to consider the weather when planning your projects – snow isn’t great for renovations.

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