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Best Ways That You Can Upgrade Your Garage Space

Some individuals consider the garage as a location to park their car. Others have greater ideas and use it as a workspace or a completely new living place. But do these renovations increase the value of your home? They can. A well-organized and maintained garage can assist in the sale of your property. However, specialized changes that seem ideal for your family may deter a potential buyer. For example, not everyone will want a garage that you turned into a game room for teenagers. So, before you tackle this often-overlooked area, seek advice from professionals. Here are some of the best ways that you can upgrade your garage space!
Install a Functional Garage Door
Homebuyers aren't going to like a heavy wooden door that requires muscle to open manually. Instead, build an automatic garage door or replace the old door with a lightweight aluminum one. We also recommend that you get the new door in a color that matches the rest of the house. This will add lots of curb appeal that will improve the home’s value.
Insulate and Vent the Space
It makes sense to insulate the walls and ceiling of an attached garage if you live in an area with high heat or cold. You'll be able to record some of the home's climate control, which will keep you and your automobile safe from the elements. To keep drafts at bay, you should put weather stripping at the bottom and sides of the door. Also, you must ensure the attached garage has proper ventilation to prevent carbon monoxide from entering the house. Install a carbon monoxide detector to detect dangerous levels of CO.
Install Adequate Lighting
If you don't already have them, you should have an electrician install motion-sensitive lights. Add more if they aren't bright enough! A gloomy garage is not only unpleasant to potential buyers, but it’s also potentially dangerous. We recommend installing two 48-inch shop lights with LED bulbs (each with 4,000 lumens or around 40 watts) for each automobile space in the garage. These LED lights will typically last a long time.
We hope you’ve enjoyed our article on the best ways you can upgrade your garage space! When working on your garage space, you should utilize licensed contractors for construction work. Doing so will help ensure that you don’t make huge mistakes!

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