Garage Remodel Tips

A garage can serve as a great place for a workshop, or even an extra living space in the house. In order to transform the space within the garage, it's best to wiring, insulation, and even wall covering. For the wiring, homeowners should plan for their electrical needs, adding in new outlets where they may be useful. Apart from normal insulation, ventilation and weather strips should be utilized. For the finishing, it's best to use drywall, but homeowners will have to do a little extra work to get the studs to hold the plaster.

Key Takeaways:

While the framing is accessible and you have your carpentry tools out, you may want to add other framing or structural elements.
Most unfinished garages have the bare minimum of outlets and lights, so you’ll want to add a few.
An insulated garage will stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.

“Most rough-framed garages aren’t ready for drywall. Your garage may be missing studs at the corners and attachment points for the ceiling drywall. To see where framing members may be missing, inspect inside corners where walls meet and where the walls meet the ceiling.”