Last week the New York Times had a great article about getting work done around the house, and referenced Angie’s List as a great resource for finding a reliable contractor.

I thought the article was great–and not just because they referenced The List. I’ve been constantly stressing that now is a perfect time to be getting work done:The winter months are typically slower for contractors, and the economy is allowing consumers to negotiate better deals than ever.

Getting tasks around the house accomplished now will have a great payoff when things start to turn around. If you’ve been putting things off, don’t hesitate! If you’d like, you can check out the full article on winter projects on the Times’ site and then let me know what you think back here.