Converting garages to living space Annie Schwemmer and Ann Robinson, Deseret News Finding existing space in your home to repurpose, convert into living space or reconfigure may take some creativity.

If you don't absolutely need your garage for a car, there are plenty of reasons to consider converting it into living space. There are arguments against it, too.

Adding to your family either with a new baby or with elderly parents moving in means you need more living space. Renovating a garage into a new bedroom or recreation room makes sense because you ...

This week, let’s talk about converting a garage into living space. Finding existing space in your home to repurpose, convert into living space or reconfigure may take some creativity.

If you want to remove the garage door and replace it with an exterior passage door and/or windows, that is probably a good idea, since living space does need adequate light, ventilation and egress.

Adding to your family either with a new baby or with elderly parents moving in means you need more living space. Renovating a garage into a new bedroom or recreation room makes sense because you ...

Con: Removing a Garage Door Can Be Pricey. It won't be cheap if you go all in and remove the garage door in a conversion. "Removing a garage door is very expensive — about $5,000 or more for a ...

Adding to your family either with a new baby or with elderly parents moving in means you need more living space. Renovating a garage into a new bedroom or recreation room makes sense because you ...

Adding to your family either with a new baby or with elderly parents moving in means you need more living space. Renovating a garage into a new bedroom or recreation room makes sense because you ...