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Why you Should Remodel Your Attic

By Jennifer Weldon

In today's trouble housing market, homeowners that are seeking more space then they have in the current homes are pretty wary about listing their home and buying a new home. Many homeowners are looking around their current home and seeking new ways to create more space. One great option is to remodel your attic.

Uses
An attic remodel can be small or large, depending on your needs and budget. You may just want to house a bonus/recreation room on your 3rd floor. Larger attic remodels can incorporate additional bedrooms, a home office, a work studio, or any other area you may need. The attic is tucked away from the rest of the home, so it can afford more privacy and less noise than other areas. If you need natural light for a studio, the attic can be ideal as you can install skylights. A general contractor can help you with ideas on how you can use your new space.

Return on investment
By remodeling your attic you will be creating more heated square footage. The more square footage your home has, the more it will be worth. While you may not be thinking of selling your home currently, in the future you will be able to ask for a higher selling price and recoup some of the money you spent on the remodeling. In the meantime, you and your family can enjoy the new space!

Cost
Remodeling your attic can be significantly less expensive than adding onto your home. After all, the attic already has a foundation, roof, and four exterior sides. You will not need to recreate these elements as you would on a home addition. The costs for an attic remodel are interior costs, such as framing to create walls and a ceiling, drywall, flooring, lighting, heating and cooling, and a permanent stairway to the attic if there is not already one there. Your contractor can provide you a free estimate on the costs to remodel your attic vs. the costs to add a room addition.

Comfort
Remodeling your attic can be the perfect solution to create a little more living space for your family so everyone can be more comfortable. You can also create a better area for your storage needs that what you are currently using. When the attic is finished, clean, and well-lit, you can install storage shelving, cabinetry and more to easily find items that are stored. They will be in better condition than if they were stored in an unfinished attic.

As you can see, the attic is an often over-looked opportunity to enhance your home's value and create more living space for you and your family. You should consult a professional contractor to gain more insight into how the work is done, what you can expect, and determine a budget for your needs.