Dianne Drinkwater, Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Florida Network RealtyPhone:
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Email: [email protected]
When your garage doesn’t have enough space for your car and storage items, you don’t have to start parking in your driveway. A garage bump-out addition can give you the extra space you need. Building one of these additions can be simple or complex depending on how much space you need and other factors, such as adding features or custom storage solutions. Whether you plan on building a small garage bump-out addition to store a few items or a large one to fit another vehicle, keep the following in mind.
Your local municipality might have certain rules for you to follow when you build a garage bump-out addition. You should go through these regulations to make sure that your addition will be constructed properly and meet local building codes. Once you’ve checked these codes, you can continue planning your addition.
Your garage addition should be placed in a location that fits your needs, which depends on why you’re building a bump-out. You might be able to build a small addition onto the side of your garage or behind it if you just need enough space to store gardening tools or fit a workbench and tools. However, you might need a much larger addition if you need to park another vehicle in your garage. In this case, a bump-out location is typically done on the side of your garage, so that you can more easily install a larger garage door.
The materials you use for building your garage bump-out addition should be durable enough to withstand adverse weather and regular wear and tear. For example, you can use pressure-treated wood for your flooring and attach a shed roof on top. You should take time to compare different materials that can be used for garage bump-out additions, so that you can find one that fits your budget while offering a high amount of durability. Keep in mind that the exterior part of your addition should match the rest of your garage, or it might end up looking out of place.
When your garage bump-out addition is being done for storage, you should include storage solutions that help you keep this area organized. You might add built-in shelves in your garage addition, or you can put in storage cabinets for keeping items out of the way and out of sight. You can customize your garage bump-out addition storage to ensure that it meets your needs.
Dianne is a full time, full service, state licensed Realtor®, member of Northeast Florida Regional Association of Realtors® (NEFAR), St. Augustine/ St.Johns County Board of Realtors, National Association of Realtors® (NAR), Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR), and Northeast Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service And St. Augustine/St. Johns (MLS), Shearwater Certified, and Military on the Move Designation.
She provides a unique blend of leadership, sales acumen, project management, technology, and world class customer relation skills to enhance Watson Realty Corporation's values in the real estate sales and mortgage marketplace. She is a decisive take action solution-oriented professional with 25+ years of progressive business experience who efficiently utilizes technology to improve results. She has lived in the St. Augustine/Jacksonville area since 2005 and has seen the area continue to flourish and stays well informed of future growth plans within Northeast Florida.
Let's take a look at the lighter side of Dianne. She loves life is artistic loves music, the arts, yoga and genealogy! She loves to explore and hates to be bored. She loves the outdoors, especially plant life and wildlife. She has been a Master Gardener in Florida and Maine; as a photography enthusiast she has the eye to spot the perfect shot, which spills over to the photos she makes of the properties she markets AND frequently hires the best specialized real estate photographers/drone and videographers who make the difference in the sale. And, she loves to share her knowledge of the local real estate market and all aspects of the process to guide you through each step as a coach rather than a salesperson.
So, let's sum it up. Buying or selling your home is an important life decision. Reasons can vary greatly from change of lifestyle, to relocation or life challenges. You need someone you can trust, count on, respect and help shoulder the stress, anxiety and time commitment involved. Doesn't this sound like someone you want working for you?
So, what's the next step? Contacting Dianne of course. It is all about YOUR needs, goals, timeline and DREAMS! She's here to help you achieve them and she looks forward to hearing from you.
What are you looking for in a Realtor? - Someone who will really listen to your wants and needs? Someone who will expertly market your home until the SOLD sign adorns your front lawn or if you are a buyer tirelessly researches your wish list to find that perfect home? - How about someone who will always be honest, holds ethics in high regard as a realtor, who works aggressively to get you the best price for your home and someone who knows the market?
Selling or buying a home is a partnership with your trusted advisor- Dianne Drinkwater