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Next Summer I Wish for my House...

Do you find yourself thinking about an outdoor space or air conditioning renovation that would bring you more summer joy from your home, but you haven’t done it yet? As the last days of summer slip away and the cool mornings give us pause, many of us are thinking about the renovation that would have made summer even better. Hold that thought…and plan for a Spring renovation.

An outdoor room. At the front or back of the house, a porch or deck is popular. Renovating a wall to install French doors or those beautiful retractable folding doors leading to a porch or deck will expand your living space. Opening the home to fresh air throughout the spring, summer and fall months adds new life to your home. An outdoor area with a beautiful garden or play space could provide a number of benefits for your family. Create a ‘happy place’ to curl up with a blanket and a glass of wine to unwind from the day, or a morning nook to watch the news with a cup of coffee. Connecting with the outdoors and fresh air is good for health and wellness.

Air conditioning. Many older homes in London don’t have central air conditioning but are heated by hot water boilers. Hot water heating is great to avoid static electricity during the winter months and maintains humidity for comfort while efficiently heating the home. However, this heating method means there is no ductwork throughout the home. So no option for central air conditioning. But all is not lost. For these homeowners there are a number of choices for air conditioning that is energy efficient and can take the edge off those muggy, sleepless nights. Access to an exterior wall supports air conditioning units big enough to provide second floor sleeping comfort. Another alternative are air conditioning units that can be installed in the attic.

Old Castle Renovations is expert and has a long history of replicating or replacing porches for century homes and building beautiful decks. Old Castle Renovations is an HVAC expert who can guide you in choosing the air conditioning unit best suited for your needs.

Bring us your ideas for a new or updated outdoor room or your air conditioning dreams - let us give you more summer joy from your home. It’s not too early to start planning for next summer. Call Old Castle Renovations for a free estimate.

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