Your Garage Remodel Project

What to Consider When Thinking About a Garage Remodel.

Are you thinking about a garage remodel? If you’ve already maxed out your house space by remodelling your attic and basement but still need more living space, why not turn to your garage? Handyman Connection of Ottawa has helped hundreds of local homeowners to transform their garage from a utilitarian space to house their car into a new room of the house. Here are some considerations that you should look into when thinking about what to do with your garage.

• Climate: garages often aren’t insulated, meaning that your local climate is something to take into account. You’ll want your garage to be warm in the depths of winter and cool when the next summer heat wave strikes. Many garages have exposed beams which are great for insulation, meaning you’re not at the whims of the weather.
• Internet: Does your WiFi get as far as the garage? If you’re a regular internet user and plan to be spending time in your renovated garage, you should check to see if your home internet reaches your garage.
• Plumbing: considering installing a guest room in the garage? Plumbing for the en-suite shower and basin is a must. Most garages already have a water pipe, making it easy for a plumber to divert water to a complete garage toilet/bathroom suite.
• Flooring: garage floors aren’t pretty, often cracked, mottled and covered in mysterious stains. Depending on what remodelling you’re doing, you’ll want to consider laying a new floor surface.  There are plenty of materials to choose from, making this an enjoyable part of the process for many!
• Function: The most important consideration of all is what you want your garage to do. There are many different things you can do with this space when its cleared out, and deciding what kind of room it is will go a long way to helping you decide how to proceed with the project, and also give you a better idea of total budget.

A garage remodel project is a fun way to make your home that little bit more spacious and functional, while also raising the value of your home.

If you’re looking at a garage remodel project but don’t quite know how to get it started, call up Handyman Connection of Ottawa today! You can book a free, no obligations consultation and estimate session with one of our professional renovation experts at a time that’s convenient for you with a minimum of hassle, right now. You’ll be able to pick our brains for information, share ideas and find out just how simple it is to transform your garage into a prime piece of real estate.