If you want to make more space in the home, then have you thought about making better use of your garage? It might be a garage that is used for your car, but you might have a garage that is just full of boxes and storage, which although helpful, can be better organized and make more use of the space that you have got. When you use the space that you have wisely, it will help to make a difference to your whole home, as you could create a new reception room or bedroom, or perhaps a fun relaxing space.
When it comes to a garage renovation, you need to remember that the space may need to be changed slightly, because it is normally designed with storing cars in mind, not garages that are often a little awkward and long. If you want to make a space that is more habitable, then it is a good idea to think about knocking down some internal walls to reshape the space, or perhaps reposition the walls to make a better shaped garage space.
There are a number of reasons why you might choose to renovate your garage and make it into a more livable space. Whatever you choose, here are some of the things that you can do that will help you to renovate your garage and make the most of the space that you have.
Secure the garage door
It is a good idea to think about making sure that the garage door is one that is more secure. For example, if you have a traditional garage door that is activated by pressing a button and it rolls up, then you might want to get a more secure garage door. Not only will it help to protect what is in your newly converted garage, but it can make it more practical to come in and out of. So looking into garage door repair services or getting a new door for the garage can be a good idea. Then you will be able to get started with your conversion.
Insulate well
When garages are built, they are often built with little or no insulation. This is fine when it is just somewhere to store your vehicle or to use as storage, but it isn’t going to be ideal when it comes to having the room as a living space. By insulating the garage, you will be able to keep the room cool when the temperature is warm, and keep the room warm when it is cool outdoors. Insulation is usually something you can do yourself, but if you’re new to it, then it is a good idea to get advice from a professional, especially if you have a garage that comes with a high roof.
Rethink your flooring
Like the walls are kept to a bare minimum when a garage is built, the flooring is often just concrete. This won’t be comfortable if you’re trying to create a cost living space, and definitely won’t look that great either. As long as the floor is even, concrete or not, then you will have a good base for your flooring. Carpet can be a good option if you want a space that is cozy and warm, but choosing wooden flooring or tiles could be chosen instead if you want flooring that is a little easier to clean.
Extend your WiFi
If you are looking to use the garage space as an office, bedroom, or just a general living space, then it will make a difference to have WiFi in the room. Often, you will be able to extend the internet connection from your home into the garage, with just a new piece of kit to plug in to the wall. However, if you’ve tried this and it doesn’t quite extend as far, then one thing that you can do is to get a new broadband connection for the garage. When connected to your original connection, it is likely to not cost too much extra.
Plumbing and electric
It is only natural that you will want to think about plumbing and electric for the garage. In most cases, there will already be electricity, with lighting already in place. However, you might need to get more plugs and switches connected in the room, so that you can plug things in the room like a TV, for example.
If you want to use the garage as a room with a bathroom or a kitchen, then you will need to think about plumbing in the garage too. This can be a little more complex, so not something that you can do yourself, but it can make a difference to the space.
Use vertical height for storage
If you are thinking of converting your garage space, then you might be wondering what you are going to do with everything that has been stored there previously. You may find that you have attic space for things like luggage and skis that only get used every now and again. However, if you have a high roof in the garage, you can still think about using that space as storage, even if the room is going to be used for something else.
For example, you could put boards on the roof so that boxes can be stored up there out of sight (such as boxes of Christmas decorations, for example). You can also make use of the vertical space with hooks, to store items like bikes that are large, but that don’t get a lot of daily use.
Converting your garage into a more livable space has a number of benefits. One of which is that you will add value to your property. By creating an extra bedroom or living space then it can add value and increase the appeal of the home if you were to sell it. These kinds of renovations or conversions do hold their value, and as you wouldn’t have to spend too much anyway, it can make such a worthwhile difference to your home.
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