Just because you want to expand your living space doesn’t mean you have to invest in a room addition. You already have plenty of usable space — in your garage, that is. With the help of some quick renovations and a ductless heating and cooling system, your garage can easily be converted into a functional extension of your home. Here’s how.

Prepping the Space

Garages are built to house cars, yard tools, and other personal belongings. They are not inherently livable. Hence, before you reclaim the space, you’ll need to make a few modifications. Namely, you’ll need to add insulation to keep cold air out and warm air in.

Ductless heating and cooling will take temperature control a step further by providing personalized comfort. Multi-zone systems from Mitsubishi Electric®, for example, address the unique comfort needs of everyone and every room in your house, including this new living space. They also come with an INVERTER®-driven compressor that uses the precise amount of energy needed to maintain your desired temperature — no more, no less. That way, your garage is just as warm as the rest of your home without racking up your energy bill.

Reclaiming the Space

Now that your garage is prepped and climate-controlled, you can assign it any number of functions. For instance, you could turn the space into a:

• Home Gym: Why pay for a gym membership when you can work out in the comfort of your own home? A garage makes a great home gym, especially when you add padded flooring for additional safety and comfort.
• Music or Art Studio: Garages are ideal for artists and musicians alike. They allow creators to create messes, make noise, and store supplies — all of which are often part of the creative process — without encroaching on anyone else’s living space. Plus, with the right cooling and heating system, you don’t have to worry about extreme temperatures destroying your masterpieces.  
• Home Office: Not the creative type, but still need to get some work done? Try converting your garage into a home office. Not only is it spacious enough to fit your desk and any other office accessories, but it’s also separate from the rest of your house, giving you the quiet you crave.

Don’t let space go to waste. If you want to expand your home, consider revamping your garage!  Call Morris Heating & Air Conditioning today at 978-356-9900 or visit us online and let us help you transform your garage into your dream space!

If you live on the North Shore or Merrimack Valley areas and need a ductless heating and cooling system, look no further than Morris Heating & Air Conditioning. Located in Ipswich, MA, this Mitsubishi Electric Elite Contractor™ will make sure your home — or garage — is heated to your standards. Call them at (978) 356-9900 today or visit them online for more on their inventory.