Have you been considering a partial or whole house remodeling? It’s spring, and for many people, this is the time to give their homes an extra-thorough annual cleaning. But for others, upon witnessing the splendid sunlight that pervades the longer and warmer days of the season, the instinct to go the extra mile themselves surges. Seeking to mimic Mother Nature’s fresh start and unmatched prowess as a large-scale colorist, a kitchen remodeling or even a complete 2nd floor addition, in the argot of today, becomes an inescapable priority.

At least in Los Angeles, spring naturally lends itself as an ideal backdrop to home renovation projects. The weather is mild, and for the most part dry, which creates perfect conditions for outdoor work — most especially any involving materials that require time to set or to dry.

So, in spring 2012, what will your goals be for not just cleaning your home, but for truly beautifying it?

As much as New Yorkers like to say that Los Angeles lacks proper seasons, the fact of the matter is that L.A. does have four of them, and perhaps even a fifth: fire season.

The dry, hot days of summer can transform any slight carelessness in the outdoors into a full-blown wildfire.

That’s why fall sees a rise in fire damage restoration. Los Angeles residents know that no matter how slight or severe the damage, it must be dealt with before the winter rains, lest water damage restoration be added to personal expense lists.

But if an impending restoration of sorts is already harking for your attention, why not see your home’s past setback as an opportunity to do something for it that goes beyond restoring — why not improve it with a custom home construction project? These types of projects are excellent for people who know exactly what they want.

But they also benefit enormously those who could use some assistance with the design tasks involved. Custom home construction makes it possible to get your home looking exactly as you’ve dreamed it would. Don’t miss the best time of year to get started, and to complete, the labor of improving your home. Live comfortably and live beautifully.

Sam Walters is a writer living in Los Angeles. Her writing appears in print and online.