I partitioned a room years ago with the expressed intent of removing it in
couple years. I lagged the studs into the ceiling and floor - right over
the existing ceiling - and filled the holes when I removed the wall.

I also take issue that the remodeling of one bay will bring down the value.
There are just as many people who would *want* your well done remodel as
there are of the opposite. Besides, it's less expensive for a new homeowner
to remove a few bolts and dispose of the wood than the expense of replacing
something that they wish had been left there. Oh well, I know what I'm
trying to say but obviously don't have a grasp on my brain. Sorry 'bout
that.
G' luck


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Well, we have a garage, and there has never been a car parked in it. We
use it to accumulate junk. Well, I just threw out a TON of stuff, and I
was really thinking of remodeling half of the garage into a living
space my son and I could put a pool table in or do projects in the
winter without freezing in the cold.

Anyway, my wife doesn't like the idea of cutting the garage in half at
all, citing the resale value issue (is there an issue?).

Anyway, I thought it would be cool if I could come up with a
compromise.......perhaps some sort of folding partition wall that could
be easily opened up or removed if needed........

I looked around via google, and didn't see anyone mentioning ever doing
anything like this (probably because it's a crazy idea?)

Anyway, if anyone knows of any resources for clever (and easy) ways to
partially remodel a portion of a garage, that would be helpful. Thanks.