Make the most of your home.

Most of us would want a room to relax or play in,but there is no space left. What about tidying the garage and creating another room. Whether it's converting the whole garage or half of it you will find fresh space to have your home theater, game room, office or man-cave. Imagine a room dedicated to your favorite sports team with themed pool table, stools,banners , la z boy chairs and home theater.
You can start a basic room with a painted floor, pool table, air hockey and fooseball for about $1700. More common now is to carpet the floor with a durable stain resistant product, two-tone paint the walls add an 8ft slate pooltable, large flat screen T.V. and add the game consuls from the lounge or kids room leaving more space in the family room and no arguements over who can use main T.V. in the house. There are many things you can do with new space, consider walling in the water heater and air conditioning unit and making a proper home office.There are efficient airconditioning units which can be used to keep the garage cool.other items to consider include insulation for the garagedoor and fans.Always bear in mind the garage door must remain functional toremain in code and some home associations do not allow conversion of garages. You may of course convert an interior room.A small bedroom can make an excellent home theater with new technology projectors and screens. There are certain pitfalls you may need to be aware of.You must use the correct
epoxy paint and carry out the neccessary preparation, otherwise if you put your car in the garage with hot tires they may lift the paint from the concrete. Also always be aware a pool table takes a lot of space, you need to allow at least 4ft all the way around. Flat screen T.V.'s need an inlet check if there is access from the main point in the house particularly in a two storey home where you cannot use the loft space. Enjoy the space you create, remember you may get your family room back for you as well as adding extra value to your home.
Prepared by paul@4cornersbusinesscouncil.com