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  "articleBody": "Upgrading your garage interior seems straightforward, but budget surprises often happen when foundational steps get overlooked. Watch out for these common missteps.\n\n1. Drywalling over moisture or foundation cracks. Painting or hanging drywall over damp masonry traps water and damages materials; fix leaks outside first.\n2. Using non-treated wood against bare concrete. Bottom plates and framing touching masonry require treated lumber to prevent moisture rot.\n3. Compromising the home fire barrier. Garage walls separating living quarters require specific fire-code drywall thicknesses and self-closing door assemblies.\n4. Inadequate electrical rough-ins. Planning too few outlets leads to overloaded extension cords; map out tool circuits and task lighting before closing walls.\n5. Skipping temperature control planning. Adding drywall without adequate wall and ceiling insulation leaves the garage freezing in winter and stifling in summer.\n\nQuestions to Ask Before You Decide: Clarify if your contractor handles the full scope from framing and drywall to trim, paint, and trade coordination.\n\nGet a clear, detailed estimate for your garage finishing project by calling HH Remodeling LLC at 303-505-0866 today.",
  "datePublished": "2026-10-23"
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