How Should I Finish Garage

[Kevin Phu]

I bought my SFR with the garage interior unfinished. The walls are all open and electrical wiring/outlets are installed. I had a few companies come by and give me quotes on insulating, drywalling, and painting. I also used that time to ask specific questions on how to do things so I can learn from them in case I want to do it myself.

I was quoted around 13k for the job. I really don't want to spend that kind of money on the garage. Should I do it myself? Should I leave the pitched ceiling uncovered? My creative juices aren't flowing.

[Hattie Dizmond]

@Kevin Phu First, you are in CA, so my opinion is it would be a waste of money to insulate the garage, unless you are planning to put in an A/C unit and use it as a man cave. Second, unless this is a high end property, where it would be expected, I wouldn't spend the money on plaster and paint. Personally, I would drywall the puppy. If you wanted a little more of a finished look, you could tape and bed the drywall seams. There are plenty of places where bare studs are fine in the garage, but even I feel like it is a little too unfinished.