Weatherproofing is a necessary part of life. After all, you need a winter wardrobe. When you get right down to it, your house isn’t all that different. Your home needs a winter wardrobe of its own—certain things to help it through the cold, harsh months. Autumn is the ideal time to take on projects like this. What are the highest priorities at this time of year, when you are sending the kids back to school and starting to think about the holidays? Certain things will bring more value than others. Focus on the biggest bang for your buck.

Being in the North East of the United States means winters can be brutal. Cold temperatures start early and the snow falls all winter long. One of the best ways to stay warm in the winter is with a wood stove or fireplace to keep you warm.

You’ve finished with spring cleaning, but the garage still looks dumpy. Old boxes litter the walls, and a grease stain has anchored itself to the center of the floor. Couldn’t this space be used in a better way?

Remember when you’d get a little “rambunctious” as a kid and your parents would tell you to “take it outside”? Well, when winter rolls around in Central Connecticut, it may be time to “take it inside” when it comes to making improvements on your home. As a matter of fact, winter is a great time to dream about things you’d like to do to make your home even better—and to actually get those things done. 

Some homeowners are a little bit wary of taking on a home remodeling project in winter, but a quality professional contractor knows about cold weather-building procedures and how to avoid potential winter-related delays. And when the weather makes outdoor projects more difficult, some builders have more availability—meaning you may be able to complete your project more quickly.