Spring Project Ideas

10-12 minute read.

The light at the end of the tunnel is finally visible! Its March, folks. Spring is just around the corner. With more snow fall this year then in recent memory, its about time, too. Its hard to see any problems with your property that hide under all that snow, or perhaps you are already experiencing some minor issues with your home. Whether you are fixing an issue, or getting excited for a vision of personalizing your castle, here are a few ideas listed below for some common repairs and renovations when for when that pesky frozen water finally melts away. This blog will be a little bit longer of a read, so feel free to skip to parts that most interest you.  

1.Repairing Winter Damage to your Home.

Extreme temperature fluctuations, high humidity levels, and melting snow can cause issues within your home, as well as the exterior during the winter, and into the spring. Here are a few things to watch out for that should be repaired to mitigate further problems.

• Ice Dams. During the winter, poor insulation and ventilation in your roof can allow warm air to rise from the heated areas of your home and melt any snow that has built up on your roof. The melted snow can then drip down to the colder edge of the roof and refreeze, creating an ice dam. As more snow melts, it will continue to build up behind it, and as the middle of the roof is warmer, the melted snow won’t re-freeze, and could get in between the shingles and seep into your roof, causing leaks. Its a great idea to inspect your attic if you see an ice dam on your roof, and repair any damages that might have happened over the winter. Water leaks left unchecked can cause major mould problems as years pass. Keep in mind gutter damage in the spring, too. 

• Pulled caulking. Drastic weather changes can cause caulking around doors and windows to pull out, letting warm air our and cold air in, as well as exposing internals to potential water damage. Inspect doors and windows in the spring is a great idea, as well as when the summer ends. The spring would also be a great time to replace doors and windows with more energy efficient ones, as these units are integral in keeping heat in or out of your home!

• Driveway cracks, foundation cracks, sump pump failures. Your home isn’t the only place in danger of water freezing and expanding. Small cracks in foundations and driveways can become larger and lead to further problems. This is true for concrete and asphalt driveways, with concrete driveways being more expensive to fix typically. Also, some homes built on a high water table will have a sump pump installed, creating a space for underground water to pool and be ejected. Be sure to inspect your sump pump, and ejection port to ensure proper functionality when the snow melts. Okay, lets move on to some great renovation ideas to tackle in the spring to customize your living space!

2. Kitchen Renovations.

This renovation idea may not be at the forefront of of most people’s minds for spring, but hear me out. With the snow gone, warmer weather approaching, and after you’ve been cooped up inside your home for 4-6 months, you may just be spending more time with friends on patios, and going out for dinner anyways. Its a time where you my not be spending as much time in the busiest and highest traffic are of your home. Changing cabinets, countertops, and altering layouts to achieve better flow is a great way to update your home, and increase overall value. Monolith Custom Construction doesn’t mainly deal with these types of renovations, but reach out regardless, as we have some friends in that industry you can trust!

3. Sheds, Carports, & Other Structures.

How many times this year have you cleaned snow off your car, wishing you didn’t have to? Or are you seeing lawnmowers, trimmers, and other seasonal items awkwardly stacked in a corner of your basement or worse, outside in a beat up leaky shed? Perhaps its time for a brand new shed, or if you have the space, a new garage to add utility and resale appeal to your home? In Ontario, sheds can be built without a permit if they are within 15 square meters, or 161 square feet, one level, and following some other parameters. As for garages, by-laws are more strict, and will require permitting, but depending on the application and area, you may be able to build a two level garage with living space o the second floor, adding to not only your curb appeal, but potentially increasing income for your household through renting!  By-laws can change slightly per area, so be sure to check your region before starting construction. Or get in touch with Monolith Custom Construction Inc as your shed builder, or residential construction contractor to help you achieve this vision!.

4. Decks, patios, outdoor living.

When its time to enjoy the warm weather, why not celebrate on a brand new wood deck, or custom concrete patio? The spring is the perfect time to start these projects, as they typically will be finished and ready for summertime enjoyment. There are a multitude of materials, installation techniques, and options available to you in both applications to cater to different needs and budgets. Also, retaining walls, arbours, custom fire pits and seating areas are a great way to upgrade the look of your backyard. Monolith Custom Construction’s origins can be traced back to creating quality deck and patio projects, and you can rest assured that we will work with you to help you achieve that primary aim for your home. 

Spring is a wonderful time to get started on those projects that you’ve been dreaming about. Most contractors in the construction industry are more than likely experiencing small slowdowns during the winter months, so be on the lookout for seasonal promotions to take advantage of this spring. We here at Monolith Custom Construction Inc are ready, willing, and increasingly capable to help you with your projects, and will work hard to be the final word in craftsmanship, quality, at the right price. We can’t wait to hear from you soon. Contact us today and let’s get to work!