26 garage renovation mistakes people often make
Rachel Homer
22 June 2021
Don't fall for these garage modification mishaps
Architect Your Home
Underestimating the time and costs
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Not factoring in extra energy use
Mo Move
Treating it as a DIY project
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Side stepping an architect
MJW Architects
Assuming you can do the electrics
CK Architectural
Not applying for a change of use
Architect Your Home
Thinking it will count as an extra bedroom
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Leaving all walls exposed
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Not installing enough windows
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Not adding ventilation
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Keeping quiet on soundproofing
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Failing to prepare floors
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Making a home gym hazardous
Mr. Kate
Losing valuable storage
Losada Garcia
Failing to floor plan
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Undervaluing insulation
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Not making the most of space
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Picking the wrong contractor
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Not looking at the bigger picture
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Losing valuable car parking space
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Living in real time
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Thinking you can convert a new-build garage
The Garage Conversion Company
Underestimating bathroom plumbing
VictoriaPlum.com
Ignoring the roof
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Forgoing fire safety
Urban Front
Disregarding home insurance
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