Home renovation can be an incredibly daunting task for any homeowner. Not knowing where to start, what tools will be needed and what the timeline will be are some of the reasons it often takes years to make the decision to renovate, despite the value it could add to your home. Whether you’re thinking of renovating your garage to create more space for vehicles or tools or incorporating it into your home as a bedroom or living space, there are a few questions you need to ask yourself before you begin.
Aesthetic Changes
If you’ve been in desperate need of storage for holiday decorations, seasonal clothing items or tools and appliances, you might not need a huge renovation to create space. The addition of shelving or cabinets might be all that is needed to add a ton of storage to your home. If you’re currently using the garage as a workshop or play area, an aesthetic fix such as epoxy floors or a fresh coat of paint might make the space more functional.
Insulation and Windows
If you’re looking to turn your garage into an additional room in your home, you might need to update the insulation, cooling and heating or even windows. Chances are there are no air conditioning vents in your garage at the moment, which could make it unbearable in the summer. Weatherproofing your garage to transform it into a livable addition to your home can add tons of square footage. You’ll likely still need to make the aesthetic changes above to make it flow with the rest of your home, but you’ll increase your home’s value exponentially with this extra space.
Clearing Clutter
Maybe you don’t have enough space to park your vehicles, lawn mower or bicycles. While this will require limited renovation, it will require a lot of willpower, and for you to possibly part with other items. If you’re currently using the garage to store old furniture, children’s clothes, or fitness equipment you never use, renting a storage unit can be an inexpensive way to free up space for these other necessary items. Adding a new coat of paint and flooring can help this space feel clean and refreshed after you clear out the clutter, too.
Increasing the value of your home can be easy with the upkeep and maintenance of spaces that are already existing within your home. Following a few of these guidelines can give you ideas on how to start your next garage makeover.
