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Category: Remodeling - Topic: As The Number Of Telecommuters Rises Every Day

As the number of telecommuters rises every day, more home owners are searching for a quiet place where they can work in peace. One space that is commonly overlooked is the garage. According to the National Association of Home Builders eighty-two percent of homes have a two or more car garage, but only 15 percent actually park their cars in them. You may want to consider raising the roof of your garage and adding a workspace above it. A garage home office addition can be a great solution to balancing time at home with earning a living, and will add value to your home without changing the floor plan. Before getting started, there are a few things you should consider. First you'll want to consult with a building contractor or structural engineer because some garages may need extra support to be able to support an addition. You will need plenty of electrical outlets and extra phone lines for computers and fax machines- it's less expensive to put extra electrical lines in before the drywall is installed. You may also want to consider installing plumbing, which will increase the value of your home and allow the room to be converted into a space you can rent later on.

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