If you are running low on usable space in your home, you should really think about increasing it by using your garage. Think about it... it is large, used occasionally, and can be easily converted to fit your needs. Perfect fit without doing an expensive home addition or buying a larger home.
It doesn't matter whether you plan to use it as a recreation room, workshop, or just as a place to park your car it will become too cold during the winter months and too hot during the summer months for you to use. That only leaves a few months in the spring and fall, which is not the most ideal situation. To solve this simple problem, insulation panels in the walls and door, coupled with a portable garage heater, is all you need to enjoy your garage year round.
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The key to keeping the heat in during the winter months is to insulate not only the walls and door, but also the ceiling. You'll need fiberglass material which can be purchased in pre-cut panels or rolls from your local Home Depot or Lowes. The next step is insulating your garage door. Now, you can do it yourself following simple instructions you find online, or you can purchase an insulated door and skip that hassle. The walls will be a little tricky, so hire a licensed contractor if you do not have the knowledge to do it yourself.
Even with all of this preparation, you'll still experience some heat loss during the winter months. That is why I suggest also picking up a portable garage heater in addition to the insulation work. These simple units are affordable and effective in keeping the space warm. However, they can get expensive, so make sure you use it only when you need to.
If your aim is to execute a full conversion, you will need to take some additional factors into account. You will need to consider what you want to do with the floor, the walls, and designing the storage and work areas to allow for easy access to your tools in an uncluttered space.
Using Insulation and Heaters to Create a Comfortable Garage
Adam Stranton knows a lot about insulated garages and garage door insulation.
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