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Add a home workshop to your home

A guide to planning and installing a home workshop for your existing home

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Adding a home workshop requires a great deal of planning. Whether you hire a contractor or make the addition yourself, the cost of building the workshop will be high. It's a good idea to hire a contractor to get you started, and Reply! can connect you with contractors in your area. If you decide to do it on your own, it is best to get an estimate from a contractor to make sure your home stays up to code and to get an idea of how much it will cost to make the addition.

workshop additionThere is a variety of reasons you may want to build a workshop. If your job allows you to work from home or if you run a home-based business, you will need enough space to accommodate your work. Your needs will vary based on the type of work you do. For example, if you plan to run a home daycare, you will need much more space than you would if you ran an online business from home. If your work involves a craft, such as woodworking, you may need a larger space in order to store your supplies. Contractors can help you to get a good idea of how much your home addition will cost.

One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways for you to create a home workshop is to convert an attic, basement, garage or extra bedroom into a workspace. The area you choose to create your workspace should be ideal for the type of work you do. For example, if you make furniture or do any type of woodworking, converting your basement, garage or attic into a workspace would be a better choice than converting a bedroom. However, if you are a graphic designer or Internet entrepreneur, a bedroom conversion would be ideal.

You may also be concerned about the amount of noise you make while working or the amount of noise that your family members make as you work. Soundproofing your workspace is a great option, and it can be done by installing sound-absorption foam in your walls. This ensures that the noise you make stays within your workspace and gives you a quiet space to work when necessary.  

Building an additional room is a larger project than converting an existing room and can be much more expensive. Your first step is to make sure that you are allowed to make additions to your home. Certain neighborhoods have strict rules about home additions, so make sure that you contact the right authorities or your homeowner's association before beginning the project. You will also have to factor in many additional costs, such as electrical wiring, flooring and insulation.

The beauty of adding a new space is that you can design it from scratch, creating a room that is sure to meet your work needs. Let a contractor do an inspection and get you on the right track before you begin buying your supplies.

Residential remodeling is always challenging, but adding a home workshop can greatly increase your home's value. Whether you choose to convert a room or build a space from scratch, let Reply! help you locate contractors, suppliers, electricians and any other service you need to get started.

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