I have a building in my backyard that is next to my home in Olathe and is approximately 20' x 20'. When I bought my home it was being used as a hot-tub building. At the moment it is being used for storage. I want to create a useable space out of this building and was wondering what is going to add the most resale value to my home in Olathe?

Question: I have a building in my backyard that is next to my home in Olathe and is approximately 20' x 20'. When I bought my home it was being used as a hot-tub building. At the moment it is being used for storage. I want to create a useable space out of this building and was wondering what is going to add the most resale value to my home in Olathe? 

I have thought of renovating and making it a sauna, an art studio, an office, or a gym.

The building is unfinished and has access to electricity only. Finishing off the building (insulating and dry walling) are options but I will not be putting in any plumbing due to costs. The building also has windows all sides which are functional and have shades. It has 3 skylights and looks like the house from the exterior. What do you think?

Tim K. from Olathe, Kansas

Answer: Sounds pretty cool, Tim. Assuming you can get heating and cooling, finishing off the building is a great idea. Most people use out buildings for storage and it almost seems that most homes do not have enough storage. 

Looking for something else? Turning the building back into a hot tub room would be the number one choice. If you don't like those ideas try adding an office or workout room. Garden rooms are starting to come in style also.

Hope this helps, Tim.

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