Most homeowners wait until spring to start thinking seriously about home renovations

That’s usually a mistake.

If you’re considering an addition, expansion, or major renovation, January through early March is the smartest time to start the conversation — and the homeowners who act now are the ones who get better timelines and smoother projects.

Here’s the reality:

• Planning early puts you ahead of the spring rushBy April, builders’ schedules fill quickly. Calling now gives you real options — not leftover time slots.

• Winter is ideal for serious planningDesign, budgeting, permits, engineering, and material selections all take time. Starting now allows these steps to happen thoughtfully, without pressure or shortcuts.

• Additions benefit from winter conditionsFor projects that require foundations or concrete work, late winter conditions can actually be more predictable. Frozen ground and lower moisture levels often help avoid delays later.

• More attention on your projectWinter is a less chaotic time for construction teams. 

If you know you want more space — a family room, primary suite, expanded kitchen, home office, or second-story addition — now is the time to talk, even if construction won’t begin for a few months.

At CG Design, every renovation is personal. We treat your home like our own — combining smart design, solid craftsmanship, and family values in everything we build.

Let’s talk about your vision and get started.

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Renovating your home? Prioritize enhancements that bring joy now, plus profit later.

A home’s value is often thought of as an objective statistic, tracked by closing prices and tax assessments. But its worth along the way is harder to measure when taken in units like weeknight dinners and Sunday mornings. 

Is it possible to marry the two and do renovations that both enhance the quality of life while living in the home and add value to a future sale? Experts in the field say yes.

Kitchen and bathrooms

Kitchen and bath projects accomplish improvement in both “enjoyable daily use” and long-term value, said Hans Nagrath, a managing director for Compass real estate.  

“A functioning, stylish kitchen is also the single most important renovation you can do, because it elevates the whole house,” he said. It’s the starting focal and function point of many homes and can put a buyer at ease who can save the effort of picking their own fixtures and finishes.

“A primary bathroom really sells a house,” said Nagrath. “The kitchen is the heart of the home, but the bathroom — especially the primary bathroom — is like the indulgence of the home.”

Boston.com