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Get a Head Start on Spring Home Improvement Projects

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Get a Head Start on Spring Home Improvement Projects Blog Feature
Amanda Ringler

By: Amanda Ringler on February 19th, 2025

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Spring is the perfect time to tackle those home improvement projects you've been considering, but why wait?

Getting started early can help you avoid the springtime rush and ensure your home is ready for warmer weather.

Here at RetroFoam of Michigan, we encourage homeowners to get a jumpstart on their spring home improvement projects. Whether spring arrives early or not, we work in all conditions, so let's get this beautiful foam in your house.

There are three major improvements many homeowners choose to start before spring arrives: siding, windows, and insulation.

Popular Spring Home Improvement Projects to Tackle Early

As the days get longer and the weather begins to cooperate, it's the perfect time to plan your home improvement projects.

However, some projects are best completed before spring to avoid contractor backlogs and enjoy the benefits sooner.

Adding New Siding to Your Home

New siding is a valuable upgrade that improves your home's curb appeal and energy efficiency.

While fall is often recommended for siding projects, tackling this project before spring can help you avoid long wait times with contractors.

Vinyl siding, in particular, performs best when installed in mild temperatures, making late winter and early spring ideal. By contacting your local siding contractor early, you can secure your spot on their schedule and complete your project before the busy season.

Replacing Leaky Windows

Leaky windows let cold air in and warm air out, driving up your energy bills.

Replacing old windows with energy-efficient models before spring can make your home more comfortable and reduce heating and cooling costs.

Spring is one of the busiest times for window contractors, so scheduling your window replacement project early can help you avoid long waits. Experienced contractors can handle installations in colder weather using materials designed to cure properly in lower temperatures.

Adding Foam Insulation for Energy Efficiency

Insulating your home with foam insulation is one of the best home improvement projects to do before spring.

Foam insulation creates an air seal, keeping treated air inside and making your home more energy efficient and comfortable.

The attic and crawl space are key areas to insulate, as these spaces often allow warm air to escape and cold air to enter. Spray foam in the attic and crawl space, along with injection foam in exterior walls, can help reduce drafts and lower energy bills.

Completing your insulation project before spring means you'll be ahead of the seasonal rush, as insulation contractors quickly fill their schedules when the weather warms up.

Enjoy Comfort and Savings with Spring Home Improvements

Tackling these home improvement projects for spring not only boosts your home's comfort and efficiency but also helps you avoid the busy season for contractors.

From new home siding to replacing leaky windows and adding foam insulation, these projects can transform your home and lower your energy bills.

At RetroFoam of Michigan, we specialize in making homes more comfortable with foam insulation. If you're ready to get started on your spring home improvement projects, contact us today. Let's get a jump start on creating a more energy-efficient and comfortable home for you and your family.

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About Amanda Ringler

Amanda previously has worked as a breaking news and crime reporter, TV news producer, and editor in Flint and Detroit. Throughout her career as a journalist, she has won several awards from The Society of Professional Journalists - Detroit Chapter and the Michigan Press Association. As part of the RetroFoam of Michigan family, Amanda uses her experience as a journalist to write content that will help educate homeowners on the benefits of foam insulation. When Amanda isn’t writing, she’s spending time with her husband and rescued huskies. She also loves knitting, making art, cooking, and hosting dinner and a movie night for friends and family.