We may still be in the throes of winter, but spring and renovation season are just around the corner. Many wait until the last minute to start planning a renovation and, as a result, run into unnecessary delays and added costs. Here is why you should not wait and why the wintery weeks ahead are actually the best time to start planning your project. 

First, you need to understand your wish list — and what parts of it are actually realistic in terms of your budget and timelines. This might seem like a daunting task, but there are tools that can assist you with this. There are a number of apps that are designed to help create checklists, develop images and basic floor plans to aid in organizing your thoughts and conveying your wishes to your contractor. Plus, with recent interest rate cuts, now is the perfect time to assess your likely budget to enable discussions with your contractor.