Mistakes That Lower Your Home’s Value

14. Reclaim the garage

Converting the garage into a low-effort playspace is a common remodel in many homes. If that works for your family, great. The location is often ideal, and it provides an informal area for the family to hang out, but the lack of a covered parking space reduces the value of your home. Most buyers would prefer to have a place to park their car rather than an extra room that they may or may not use. If the conversion was relatively low-tech, and the garage door wasn’t totally closed off, returning it to its original condition will add value.