Forget about man caves and she sheds. This year, with so many people quarantined at home, a popular home improvement project is creating a dream garage retreat. An extension of the home, a garage can be transformed into extra usable space for the entire family.
Once the current mess is under control, your garage can serve as a home office, work out area, child’s mini classroom or even an “after five getaway area.” And, according to GEICO insurance company, it’s also possible a garage upgrade could increase your home’s overall value.
With quarantine time on their hands, more than 55 percent of American homeowners are turning to home improvement projects in 2020. The Consumer Specialists’ study “How COVID-19 is Reshaping the Home Improvement Market” also shows how hot the home improvement market is this year.
Closing it Up
Finishing a garage transformation project requires taking a hard look at your garage door — both inside and out. Is the functionality of the garage door still good? Does the garage door add to the curb appeal of your home? Does it allow enough light to flow into the garage while still retaining your privacy?
Today’s garage doors have unbelievable design options. Consider an all-glass option featuring privacy insulated glass or a carriage house style.
See the variety of styles of top-quality energy efficient garage doors at HaasCreate.com. That’s where you can virtually “try on” different styles of garage doors on your home. The popular site also has a “Find a Dealer” link so you can immediately locate a garage door professional installer in your area.
Return on Investment
As an added bonus, just think about the return on investment a new garage door will bring to your home. According to the 2020 Cost Versus Value Study, a garage door replacement returns a whopping 94.5 percent of the investment cost for a homeowner. That’s the second highest recoup value of more than 20 home improvement projects in the study.
Before the cold weather hits, rethink your garage. Consider making this home space work harder for you and your family. Invest your time and efforts now and you’ll have a garage retreat for years to come.
