Did you know that adding a garage to your home can boost its value by as much as 12 percent? A study found that in Chicago, homes with garages add almost $47,000 come sale time!

With these kinds of figures, it sounds like you can’t afford not to add a garage. But what if you’ve no plans to sell your home? Are there still good reasons to build a garage?

You bet! And we’re going to reveal five of the best.

1. Complete Flexibility

Attached garages can be great, but they come with a few drawbacks. Firstly, where they’re located. They’re stuck on the side of your home, dominating the facade and limiting your scope for adding outdoor features, like decks.

When you build a garage, you’re in total control of where to locate it. You can site it at the back of your property, possibly out of sight as you enter. Not only does this look better, but it’s more secure.

A car port is another great option that allows you this flexibility. 

2. Keep Noisy Activities Away From the House

Sometimes, a little space and separation is a good thing. If you’ve started a band, or love to work that lathe, owning a garage is a smart choice for you.

Metal building structures are a great choice for car storage, hobbies, and more. They come in both prefabricated and custom choices. You’ll be able to make noise to your heart’s content without getting on anyone’s nerves!

3. Gain Extra Storage Space

Garages are for cars, right? Many people will tell you they use theirs for anything but parking. They’re a great solution for storage space for anything you need close by, but don’t want in your home.

Americans spend a staggering $38 billion per year on self-storage! Then you have the hassle of driving to and fro every time you want to store or find something. Why not store your things closer to home where they’re easier to find?

4. Better for Your Health

One of the most unexpected garage benefits could be its ability to keep you and your family safe from dangerous fumes. 

Drive into an attached garage, and emissions from your vehicle are bound to make their way indoors. When you build a garage and site it away from your home, the problem is eliminated! Plus you get a few more steps in the great outdoors as you walk from your home to your car each day.

5. Restore Car Storage Space

Have you sacrificed an attached garage for more living space? Many homeowners have. While it’s a great reno, it comes with an obvious drawback – you lose your garage.

Building a garage could be a great way to restore the storage space you lost, or give you back a space for hobbies and interests.

Now’s the Time to Build a Garage

If you’ve been on the fence about whether to build a garage or not, now’s the time to go ahead. Benefit from extra storage and a place to work on your hobbies. Plus, you can customize your garage so it meets all your needs.

We love all things real estate, and we’ve got lots more articles like this to help you get the most out of your property. Head over to our Real Estate Investment section for more great hints and tips today!