Garage Remodel Tips

A garage is often an overlooked space that has great potential beyond extra storage or parking a car. Here are several steps in the process of remodeling a standard garage space that are efficient and low cost. Add blocking to framing for hanging wall covering like drywall. Develop a plan for electrical needs and layout. This includes re-routing and disconnecting existing electrical service. Improve the ventilation and insulation of the space to make it habitable year-round. Improve the performance of doors and windows with weather stripping and insulation. Take advantage of tools like a drywall lift to hand drywall or miter saw for angled cuts.

Key Takeaways:

Many garages are not ready to have drywall. You may have to do some preparation before hanging it.
You may want to add additional wiring and outlets to your garage. Contact your local building inspections company before adding more wiring.
Insulating the roof and walls will make the garage more habitable in the months with extreme temperatures.

“To see where framing members may be missing, inspect inside corners where walls meet and where the walls meet the ceiling.”