You might not think of winter as a prime time for home remodeling projects. However, as the snow is falling outside your home, you can be tackling some long-ignored interior remodeling projects that seem to fall off the radar during a busy spring and summer. Here are some ideas for interior home projects ideal for the winter:

• In the winter season, the cold air is typically dryer. This speeds up the time it takes for paint to dry. If you have been thinking of refreshing a room or a hallway, or giving a room a brand new color, why not paint during the winter? In one blustery weekend, you can finish a paint job!
• Installing trim or crown moulding. One of the most effective ways of making an older room feel new or contemporary is with the addition of new trim or crown moulding. For example, if a room feels dark or dated with wood trim, you can transform the space by removing the brown trim and installing white, modern crown moulding.
• Installing new kitchen cabinetry. If an entire kitchen remodel is not feasible, you can still make a very dramatic change by selecting new kitchen cabinets. These cabinets can be custom-made and installed to fit within your current kitchen specifications. New cabinets, available in various colors and materials, will give you the different kitchen look you are seeking.
• Replacing interior doors. When you live in an older home, many of the interior doors leading between rooms and closets might be nicked or scratched. These doors can be an eyesore and hinder the overall style of your home, especially if you prefer a more modern or contemporary look. Winter is a great time to update your home’s interior doors.
• Installing new lighting fixtures. Your home does not receive as much natural light in the winter, particularly in the evenings. That makes the winter season an ideal opportunity to brighten your home’s interior with new lighting fixtures. There are truly hundreds of lighting options, from track lighting to pendant lighting, to meet any design style.

If you are seeking guidance or assistance with your home interior projects this winter, contact the team at Cleveland Lumber.

Are you interested in adding a new garage to your home? Consider designing a functional, valuable garage space with a garage building package. This addition to your home is an investment that will increase your home’s value while providing essential additional space. As you plan your garage package design, we advise keeping these recommendations in mind:

• Before beginning to investigate garage packages and prices, first determine how you intend to use your new garage. Do you need a garage primarily to house one or two vehicles? Is it intended to store a boat or trailer? Are you hoping to use your new garage as an outbuilding to create additional space for a hobby, such as carpentry or mechanic work? Depending on how you intend to use your garage, your material and style needs for the space may change. It is important to have a clear vision of how you will use the new garage space before you choose a garage building package.

• After you have determined the function, outline the measurements of the space. Consider the space you have available, and also any zoning requirements for garages and accessory structures in your city. The sales specialist you work with will need to know the precise size specifications of your new garage so that he or she can put together a fully customized package of the exact materials you will need for construction. The benefit of a garage package is that it contains all of the materials you will need, including lumber, roofing supplies, and hardware, along with clear instructions.

• Finally, consider the design features of your new garage. You will want to ensure that your garage complements your home’s existing features and style. Be sure to consider the color of your siding and shingles, the style of your overhead door, and the access door color when making your decision. Keep in mind additional wants like attic or overhead storage. This will be important not only to achieve your personal design preferences, but for the potential future resale of your home. There are truly so many options for garage building packages that the styles and design possibilities are endless! You will be able to customize a package that will meet not only your size requirements, but your design preferences.

Looking for garage packages for sale in Cleveland? Ready to take the first step toward building your custom garage? Call the sales professionals at Cleveland Lumber today to get started. We are committed to selecting the highest quality materials to create a garage package that will be functional and meet your needs.

Moulding is a decorative feature designed for use around the intersections of walls and the ceilings in your home. If your home is feeling dated or in need of a different look, moulding is an affordable option that can quickly transform and modernize any room. However, with so many options available, it will be important to take your time in choosing the right moulding for your home.

• Start by considering the style of your home. If you live in a century home or a classic Victorian, you will likely want to choose a style of moulding that is more detailed and elaborate. If your home is more contemporary, with a neutral color scheme, a classic crown moulding may be the best option to meld with your home’s overall design style. Just remember as you peruse different options that the style of your trim or moulding should be a complement to your existing home design. Imagine the way the pieces will look like in your home, and, if possible, take home samples to help you better envision the finished look.

• Keep in mind the moisture in certain areas of your home. Rooms like bathrooms and kitchens are considered to be areas of high moisture. If water is prevalent in a room where you’d like to install new moulding, you may want to choose a plastic moulding, as plastic is unaffected by moisture and will be resistant to mold and rot.

• Pay attention to size. A smaller room with a low ceiling would be overpowered by wide pieces of moulding. A good rule of thumb is to choose the width of your moulding based on the height of your ceiling: The higher the ceiling, the wider the moulding.

• Prepare for any extra work required. For example, remember that wood pieces may need to be primed, stained or painted. Plan to do this before the moulding is installed. Plastic moulding usually does not require any painting or staining, as they are available in a range of colors.

The experts at Cleveland Lumber Company are on hand to help you find the right moulding products for your home and style preferences. We carry a variety of casing and crown moulding profiles from AZEK Trim. Our millworking department also specializes in creating hard to find pieces of moulding. Call our team today to learn more!