HOW A GARAGE CAN INCREASE YOUR HOME’S VALUE

It is well-known that fitting new windows and doors, painting the outside of your home, and even landscaping the garden are all ways of increasing the value of your home and giving it real curb appeal. One of the less well-known ways though is through a garage makeover. Investing a small amount of time and money can make a big impact on how your home looks and increase its selling potential. Below are a few ideas to help you transform your garage from a bland space to a selling feature of your home.

1. Insulate your garage door: Insulation will help keep your garage warm in the winter and cool in the summer, making it a space you can use all year round. This will help increase your home’s value as it can now be used as a hobby room, workshop, or even a man cave.
2. Redecorate your garage door: A dirty, faded garage door gives a terrible first impression to potential home buyers. A fresh coat of paint is a small but effective way of making your home more enticing, helping you to seal the deal.
3. Install storage units in the garage: Many garages often become a dumping ground for items which have no place in the home. This clutter can make the garage appear smaller and chaotic, preventing potential buyers from imagining it as their home. Installing storage units in the garage will allow those items to be stored and organised, creating more space and a calmer feel, both of which will appeal to potential buyers.
4. Install a threshold weather seal: This is a small fix that can have a big impact on potential buyers. No-one wants to spend their weekends having to sweep their garage clean and chase out vermin. A well-installed threshold seal can keep the garage watertight, and prevent water, dirt, debris and vermin from entering.