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What is a Mother-In-Law Suite?

Mother-in-law suites are extensions of homes remodeled into autonomous living spaces. These can act as a temporary or long-term home for family members and is great for giving your guests more privacy. Mother-in-law suites are ideal for Grandparents looking to spend extra time with their grandkids and for young adults looking for more privacy. Spaces can also be rented out and will increase the value of your house. If you need extra space, privacy, or want to improve your home, creating a mother-in-law suite is the way to go. 

Where to Create a Mother-In-Law Suite?

  1. The Basement: The basement is an ideal place to create a mother-in-law-suite. Why? Because the basement is isolated from the rest of the house and is generally unused and unfurnished. Finishing your basement to create a mother-in-law suite offers privacy and is a great way to increase the value of your house. Plus when it’s not in use, it can be converted into a game room or relaxing space.
  2. Garage: The garage is another great place to create a mother-in-law suite. It offers privacy and utilizes all the square footage of your house. One of the best aspects of a garage mother-in-law suite is the size. Garages tend to be large and allow for a more customizable space.
  3. Rooms separated from the rest of the house: Rooms that lie on the wings of the house are great spaces to convert into a mother-in-law-suite. These suites are great for live-in families or recently graduated kids.
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Creating a Mother-In-Law Suite: A Step by Step Guide

If you decide a mother-in-law suite is a good idea for your home, going about doing so can be a bigger hassle than you might expect.

  1. Pick a space to convert- ideally a basement or garage
  2. Select a budget- mother-in-law suites can run anywhere from around $40,000 to $75,000 and well beyond
  3. Look up zoning laws and file papers for approval- each city and municipality has different laws
  4. Pick flooring & install flooring
  5. Purchase furniture, beds, etc.

Or if you want to simplify the process you can hire a professional contractor.

The best way is often the easiest way. Hiring a contractor will save you months of time and they can build you a high-quality mother-in-law suite hassle-free. This means you don’t have to worry about zoning or paperwork either. One of the best home renovation contractors is Reality Construction. They’ve been a leading force in the industry since 1996. Call 262-502-3526 to start planning your dream mother-in-law suite today.

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