Converting a Garage Into a Bedroom

I was tired of my garage taking up space in my yard and decided to turn it into a bedroom. I wasn't sure where to start, but once I got the framing done, it all came together quickly. In this guide, we'll go over everything you need to know about how to convert your garage into a bedroom!

What Permits Do You Need

• Your city or county may require a permit. It's always a good idea to check, as some cities have more stringent requirements than others.
• If you need a permit, you'll likely need to hire an engineer or architect to ensure the new room meets safety codes and is structurally sound.
• You might also need approval from your fire marshal and building inspector.

Removing the Garage Door

Next, you'll need to remove the garage door. -This can be done one of two ways: by cutting through the tracks (in which case you should wear protective eyewear) or by removing the hinges and then lifting the door.

If you're using a reciprocating or circular saw, cut straight through one track at a time until it breaks loose from its anchor points on either side of your garage.

-This will allow you access to all of your hardware to remove it and leave no trace behind when converting your garage into another room in your home.

Framing and Walls

The first step in the process is to frame the room with studs, which are wooden vertical supports that hold the floor and ceiling together.

Existing walls can support these if they're strong enough to bear the load of a bedroom addition.

If they're not, you'll need to add new ones before proceeding further (but don't worry. It's not as hard as it sounds).

-This is where you'll want help from a carpenter who knows their stuff about building homes because framing takes a lot of time and skill—and it's much easier for them than for you!

Heating and Cooling

Heating and cooling a garage can be a challenge. If you choose to install central air conditioning, consult with a contractor on how to insulate the exterior walls and roof best.

A heat recovery ventilator (HRV) is an excellent choice for heating and cooling your bedroom because it extracts stale air from inside the home and exchanges it for fresh air outside the home.

An HRV may be all that's needed to bring down room temperature in cold weather and reduce humidity levels in the summer months.

However, if you wish to cool off your garage further in hot weather or warm up your garage during colder seasons, consider installing an HRV with a heat pump system instead of just using an HRV alone;

-this will allow you more control over how much energy is used while providing better comfort levels while sleeping at night.

Need HVAC help? Chat with an HVAC expert to get details on how to install air conditioning and heat for your new converted garage.

Electrical

The electrician will need to run a new electrical circuit, which can be done in two ways:

• -By running a new extension from the existing circuit in your house or garage. -This is the most common method and involves adding an outlet on your wall where you want it to be (within reason) and connecting it to the original wiring.

The other end of this wire will plug into an electrical box mounted on your ceiling (make sure you have enough space before committing).

You'll also need some sort of switch that can control power flow; these switches are usually installed near outlets, so they're easy to find when needed.

• Create a subpanel that separates your new circuits from those already existing in your house or garage. A subpanel comes with its breaker panel so that any overloads won't affect any other electrical parts in either original system.

Get electrician help by scheduling an electrical pro on Video Chat a Pro. Show the electrician what you currently have and what you are planning. They will help you plan out the details for the garage conversion project.

Plumbing

You will have to be sure that the plumbing is in good working order. You need enough water to supply the room, but more importantly, you need enough pressure.

A basement bedroom needs a little less pressure than an upstairs bedroom but should still have at least 60psi of pressure.

Also, make sure you have enough water supply from your main line into the house; some houses are built with only one pipe supplying all of them, so if this is the case, then make sure that pipe is big enough for what you'll be using it for now and later when doing any renovations or adding on to your home in general.

Make sure there's drainage for whatever sinks or toilets you plan on putting in there.

The drain has to go somewhere, and too many pipes running directly under floorboards can cause moisture build-up problems over time, leading to further costs down the line, like replacing floors when they rot out from underneath because of poor drainage systems inside walls, etcetera.

Get plumber advice online to get details on how to add and move plumbing to where you need it. Talk to a plumber to get project-specific help instead of getting confused by general plumbing videos.

Windows and Insulation

• Insulate windows with glass. Consider insulating your garage window with glass in areas where it’s cold outside during the winter.

-This will help keep the cold from seeping in and ensure you don’t need to turn up your heater as much to keep the warm inside of your bedroom.

• Insulate windows with foam. Suppose you live in a warmer climate or want to save money on heating bills.

In that case, foam is probably a better option for insulating your garage window than buying thick sheets of plastic that won't stop heat from escaping into the room (unless they have special coatings).

• Insulate windows with plastic; if neither glass nor foam sounds like an attractive option for sealing off an existing window opening in your home's wall (or if you're building new), then consider using plastic instead.

Insulation and Drywall

Once you've added insulation, it's time to drywall. Drywall is the wallboard used to make the room look nice and comfortable.

It's essential to have a room that's warm in winter and cool in summer, so adding insulation before applying drywall will help you achieve these goals.

Converting a garage is a great way to add more living space to your home.

If you're looking to add more living space to your home, a garage conversion is an easy way to do it.

Garages are usually large enough to accommodate several rooms and often include built-in amenities like heating, cooling, and plumbing.

If you've decided that a garage conversion is proper for you, here is some information on how they can be done successfully:

• Converting a garage into a bedroom—whether an attached or detached space—will require the same level of preparation as any other room addition.

You'll need to check that the foundation and existing structure are sound before starting work on expanding your home.

If structural issues with the current building materials or design flaws need to be addressed before proceeding with renovations or construction projects like this one, then get them fixed so everything will be ready when required later.

Conclusion

Converting a garage into a bedroom is a great way to add more living space to your home.

You don’t have to live in an apartment or condo just because you need more room, and converting the garage will cost you less than building an addition to your house.

Converting a garage requires some work but not much money (depending on how elaborate you want it).

We hope this post has given you some ideas of how much work is involved when converting your garage into a bedroom and how much money it will take out of your pocket each month.