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ules. On average, the process takes less than a month from start to finish, with costs ranging from $4,000 to $25,000, depending on the size and scope of the project. Olympic Building Centre offers everything from DIY "quick sheds" — panelized products made from durable wood and sheeting that can be assembled in a matter of hours — to professionally installed garage packages that include site inspections, demolition and concrete-pad pouring. Pelland says most customers opt for a fairly basic package at first, and many opt to enlist their buddies to help keep labour costs to a minimum. But in all cases, he advises clients to be strategic about their design plans, ensuring they also account for any wish-list add-ons that fall outside the current budget. Marcel Pelland – Olympic Building Centre >> Whether serving as a shelter for your vehicle, a work or storage space, or even a man-cave, a wellbuilt garage can only add value to a property — in terms of both curb appeal and a sense of personal security and satisfaction. 'If you don't have a garage, you want one — and if you do have a garage, you don't want to go without one.' Given the impact on resale values alone, an investment in a new garage is safe as, well, houses, and the process has never been simpler, with a range of easy options to suit all properties and price points. "I heard two radio DJs talking about it the other morning, saying that if you don't have a garage, you want one — and if you do have a garage, you don't want to go without one," says Marcel Pelland, general manager at Olympic Building Centre. "It's secure storage … you can keep your vehicle and all your implements in there, and it's a place to do work and other projects. But we're also seeing people doing all kinds of other things — they'll screen off the doors and keep them open as summer rooms, or it can become another living space, depending how much money you're willing to spend." Homeowners looking to take their garage games to the next level needn't worry about breaking the bank — or taking too much time out of their sched- Cont'd on page 144 Experience fire in new ways in nearly any room! Revo Series Wall-hung Gas Fireplaces • Only 7 inches deep • Projects as little as 4 inches into room • High efficient LARG LOWEST ES SELECTIO T N & PRICES IN WPG 204-943-5263 318 LO G A N AVE. ( J U S T O U T S I D E C H I N AT O W N ) TOUR OUR SHOWROOM ON GOOGLE VIEW Visit us at www.flameandcomfort.com Parade of Homes Fall 2013 141