Before You Expand Your Garage, Improve Your Storage Solutions First
April 06, 2022
As time went by, our garage seemed to get smaller and smaller in size, and could not keep up with our requirements. It is kind of frustrating that we could not afford to park our vehicles anymore as our stuff slowly creeped in and piled up in the garage. So, our next option could be to expand our space. But first, you should ask yourself if this is the only solution there is.
While the idea of expanding the garage is floating on your mind as the most feasible solution to address the lack of space in the garage, allow us to act as a devil’s advocate. A full-blown garage expansion may give you the size that you want, but let us discuss the drawbacks of getting one.
First off, money talks. Expanding means construction, which also equates to shelling out money for materials and labor fees. If you are ready to commit to spending a lot of money on the expansion, then go ahead. However, money is not the only thing that you have to be wary of. There is the logistics, which means that you need to find the right people for the construction and can help you with all the paperwork and licenses that you need to acquire from local agencies. The length of time to complete the garage expansion also depends on how fast the hired professionals can finish the work, and of course, the money available to purchase all the materials. There is also the noise factor in the construction. It could easily annoy your family or worse your neighbors. They can also file complaints against you if you happen to have an irate neighbor. All these and more should be factored in when making a big decision.
Maybe some of you can haggle and insist that you would not be needing professionals to take on this type of project to save money; you can DIY your way into garage expansion.
Let us interrupt you right there. First, do you have extensive experience in garage makeovers or building? If the answer is a negative, then stop toying with the idea. You could actually spend beyond your budget if you will push through with the DIY makeover. Why? Simple. For safety reasons alone, hospital bills could cost you more than the garage expansion budget. And if you end up purchasing the wrong materials based on the things you read on the internet, then not only do you waste your money but also the materials you wrongly purchased. In a Zillow survey, almost 40% of homeowners regretted taking on the DIY project, as it actually cost them more than hiring a professional on the get-go.
First off, money talks. Expanding means construction, which also equates to shelling out money for materials and labor fees. If you are ready to commit to spending a lot of money on the expansion, then go ahead. However, money is not the only thing that you have to be wary of. There is the logistics, which means that you need to find the right people for the construction and can help you with all the paperwork and licenses that you need to acquire from local agencies. The length of time to complete the garage expansion also depends on how fast the hired professionals can finish the work, and of course, the money available to purchase all the materials. There is also the noise factor in the construction. It could easily annoy your family or worse your neighbors. They can also file complaints against you if you happen to have an irate neighbor. All these and more should be factored in when making a big decision.
Maybe some of you can haggle and insist that you would not be needing professionals to take on this type of project to save money; you can DIY your way into garage expansion.
Let us interrupt you right there. First, do you have extensive experience in garage makeovers or building? If the answer is a negative, then stop toying with the idea. You could actually spend beyond your budget if you will push through with the DIY makeover. Why? Simple. For safety reasons alone, hospital bills could cost you more than the garage expansion budget. And if you end up purchasing the wrong materials based on the things you read on the internet, then not only do you waste your money but also the materials you wrongly purchased. In a Zillow survey, almost 40% of homeowners regretted taking on the DIY project, as it actually cost them more than hiring a professional on the get-go.