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don’t let me have flycam mods im going to do this with them

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8 Garage Remodel Ideas to Make Your Extra Space More Livable

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Itching for a little extra room in your home? Wish you had some space for hosting home movie night, entertaining guests, or just soaking in some quiet time for yourself? A garage conversion might be just the thing. Transforming an extra garage space into a dedicated spot can be great for your family—and it can also boost your property’s value.

There are a few things to consider before sinking hours and cash into this home improvement project. Converting an extra garage space is ideal, but you can repurpose your primary garage if it makes sense for your living situation. However, most buyers expect a covered spot to house their wheels, so think twice about booting your car out of the garage.

“The garage is a valuable space for buyers; it’s right up there with an updated kitchen,” says Karen Gray-Plaisted of Design Solutions KGP.

Also, keep in mind that a renovation in the garage may affect HVAC systems or require special permitting.

Now that we have that out of the way, are you ready to make a big transformation? Get inspired by these eight ways people repurposed their garage.

1. Home office

Photo by Amy Sklar Design Inc

Whether you’re starting your own business or managing a thriving Etsy shop, having a space for files, office supplies, and getting work done is essential. Consider built-in shelves for books and supplies, a chalkboard or whiteboard wall, colorful artwork to brighten the mood, and a comfortable seating area (if space allows for it).

2. Playroom

Photo by 22 INTERIORS

What better space to let kids frolic (and scream) than the garage? A durable floor is already in place for messy art projects and multiple yards of toy train tracks. Of course, you’ll fix it up right with a soft rug and oversize throw pillows for building forts.

“If you have several kids and host playdates, a playroom is a smart garage conversion,” says Alessandro Mannino, a home and neighborhood improvement expert with NeighborWho.

3. ‘She shed’

Photo by Wettling Architects

Another worthy garage conversion project is a private space to read, nap, or entertain your pals. The “she shed,” also known as the woman’s answer to a man cave, should be filled with things that make you or your best gal happy. Some people like to set theirs up like a spa with face masks, tea, and a comfy daybed. Others may choose to design it as a gamer’s paradise with a big-screen TV, storage cabinets to hold gaming consoles, and plenty of seating for you and your friends.

4. Game room

Photo by SchappacherWhite Architecture D.P.C.

If your house doesn’t have the space for a game room, Mannino suggest putting it in your garage.

“You can set up video game consoles, a pool table, a flat-screen TV, or even a dedicated spot for board games for an epic space your family and guests can enjoy,” he says.

5. Crafting station

Photo by 22 INTERIORS

Painting, beading, sewing, and more can be accomplished in this converted space. A designated crafts room can also be the perfect place for a wrapping paper station. This idea is made user-friendly with the addition of a long counter on one of the garage walls. Consider a cork board above it or try chalk or magnetic paint so you can sketch ideas or pin up inspiration photos.

6. Guest suite

Photo by Flip It Homes 

If you want to get the best return on your investment, an extra bedroom is probably your best bet for a garage transformation.

“Adding a proper bedroom may raise the value of your home since bedrooms are coveted by buyers,” says Jamie Novak, an organizing pro and author of “Keep This Toss That.”

A Murphy bed is a good option here as you can pop it shut when guests aren’t in town and use the room for entertaining.

7. Home gym

Photo by Studio Bergtraun AIA

Why pay for a SoulCycle membership when you can get your heart rate up right at home? Install your rowing machine and bike station, and then open the door for some fresh air while you sweat. If there’s room, add a rack for free weights and a spot for stretching.

Not really a Peloton person? Cover the floor with rubbery tiles and a couple of yoga mats, and you’ll have your own space for quiet breathing and mediation. Consider setting up a way to play music here as well, whether it’s with built-in speakers or just a Bluetooth speaker.

8. Wine cellar

Photo by Wild Grapes Wine Cellars 

Amateur sommeliers might design a temperature-controlled space for special vintages, while pinot grigio swillers will build out storage racks and be done with it. Whichever camp you fall into, consider a bistro table and stools for when you host tastings.

The post 8 Garage Remodel Ideas to Make Your Extra Space More Livable appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

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yeah okay fenris. sure. just say things.

#i mean i suppose he does breed quickly. if the whole kum & go thing is anything to go by #but he still didn't have to say this #murphys gamer cave #MoTA is such a boring DLC but like i need the EXP #also shoutout to fenris for carrying the entire party because felicia day elf cant do jack shit #seriously Tallis is like the worst companion her abilities kind of just suck #Merrill is doing her best but she has the constitution of like wet tissue paper #i had to attempt a alpha wyvern fight solo with Fenris and i did get incredibly close but #that thing is BEEFY. i needed more stamina and didn't have it. #this wasn't a choice either it just killed everyone else he has the most health

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they weren’t kidding that anders rivalmance is bad

#in my effort to do the shittiest things i can in a playthrough without losing companions #i've friendmanced fenris and fucked him and then cheated on him with rivalmanced anders #anders lives in Matthews house now and is weirdly in love with him when the dude is literally a piece of shit #he treats you like ass WHY are you in love with him #like genuinely Anders feelings look like they come out of nowhere and also i have been sending people too the circle this whole playthrough #murphys gamer cave

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fenris where are you going

#dragon age #da2 #murphys gamer cave #why is he floating away #he's been glitching really often this playthrough in cutscenes its so funny #like before the deep roads he was the only character in the background and he wasn't even idling #good for him i guess

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i love dragging avelines cop ass across kirkwall to make her kill people for money with me. she’s been complaining this entire playthrough

#my party is a mess right now i have three warriors and One mage and the mage is me #just three guys wielding giant sticks beating the shit out of people in kirkwall. and aveline is also there #the vibe in here is terrible and its all Carvers fault #he's either bullying aveline or being weird about fenris. if he was a real person i have no doubt he would scream at people on COD #murphys gamer cave

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shoutout to the point in my origins playthrough when i needed 10 more approval from zevran and didn’t have any gifts. my solution was having reese and him go at it 10 times so i could get that +1 approval until i hit the rating i needed.

#murphys gamer cave #sometimes you just need to have a sex marathon to progress the game

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Apparently Varric and Cassandra are always stored off screen whenever you enter the Hawke Estate, which is endlessly funny to me they’re just like. outside in a random building. They’re also stored separately from where the interrogation is actually happening, i assume they’re teleported in there during cutscenes. 

the big black square is the interrogation room, there’s just the chair in there

there’s also a random barrel that exists outside the bounds of the house. i don’t know why its there. also the fireplaces are double sided instead of having a back. none of this information is useful but it is very fun to poke around and see whats going on out of bounds

#dragon age 2 #murphys gamer cave

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Was messing around with this Flycam mod while playing, so heres a bunch of shots of the Deep Roads for funsies

#dragon age 2 #the deep roads #murphys gamer cave #fun fact. the room for the boss fight in the deep roads has no wall at the back of it. its just a lot of random excess geometry #also the lighting for the lyrium veins extends all the way down to the floor. but ONLY for the blue lyrium. Red doesn't have this effect. #a lot of sections of the deep roads are like blatantly low poly or covered up by massive amounts of fog to obscure the geometry #obviously this game was made in a short amount of time and it SHOWS in just how many corners are cut for the level design here. #they're saving AS much as possible. Though theres a couple corridors you'd never see that still exist for some reason #may continue to post screenshots of levels because there is a sad lack of environmental screenshots for this game.

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i have several questions for whoever animated this

#dragon age 2 #no because seriously what is this #we've all heard the anders moan a million times but WHO animated this #genuinely would love to know who was in charge of this because. hello? #this feels. well it feels like something alright! #i was going through and like bulk grabbing screenshots for a few quests for reasons(art references) and well. #that sure. happened! #hope this doesn't awaken anything in me #murphys gamer cave

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forgot you could run into Gamlen at the Rose and i legitimately got jumpscared

#murphys gamer cave

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I AM OUT OF CHIMENY. THIS IS A WIN.

#playing rainworld again #murphys gamer cave

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you know maybe they were right about the clunky animation. whats up with your eyes bro. my face is down here

#fenris buddy. why are you looking at me like that #i cant imagine what this scene is like without the modded tattoos because imagine this face but blue #murphys gamer cave

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fuck the underhang all my homies HATE the underhang. this is the worst i’ve died five billion times and if i see one more daddy long legs i think im going to shit myself

#playing rainworld again #murphys gamer cave #this fucking sucks i have to karma cache to get to the pebbles gate

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survivor run is going well! got to moon after pebbles and gave her a pearl to read. now all thats left is to Die

#ascension time #playing rainworld again #murphys gamer cave