How do you keep your garage organized?

• <div><p>A garage is an excellent opportunity to create a highly organized system for short and long-term storage ideas. When <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/garage-organization-tips-maximize-space.htm">organizing your garage</a>, consider mapping out your available space by square footage, investing in a garage storage system, color coding boxes, and keeping an "everyday" space for frequently used items.</p></div>

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Q: How much does it cost to convert a carport into a garage?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-convert-carport-garage.htm">cost to convert a carport into a garage</a> averages about<b> $22,000</b>, ranging from about <b>$15,000 and $55,000</b>. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:</p><ul><li><p>Add insulation: $1 per square foot</p></li><li><p>Add drywall: $1&ndash;$3 per square foot</p></li><li><p>Add window: $450&ndash;$2,000 per window</p></li><li><p>Add outlets: $75&ndash;$500</p></li><li><p>Add garage door: $250&ndash;$11,200</p></li><li><p>Enclose framing: $5&ndash;$13 per square foot</p></li><li><p>Replace roofing: $1,000&ndash;$2,000</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: How long does garage epoxy last?

• <div><p>Your epoxy garage floors will last <b>two to 10 years</b>,<b> </b>depending on foot traffic and maintenance. Clean your floor regularly with a mop or a power washer using a diluted ammonia or degreaser solution. Use five ounces of ammonia per gallon of water or a half-cup of degreaser per gallon of water.</p><p>Also, sweep regularly, clean up any spills right away, and install mats in places where you expect the most foot traffic.</p></div>

Q: Can you extend a garage forward?

• <div><p>You can extend a garage forward. However, the existing layout and the amount of depth you wish to add will determine how much effort and money the task will require. Considerations include moving the garage door and support structures, rebuilding or adding onto the roof, and extending the garage floor and sometimes the foundation underneath.</p></div>

Q: What adds more value, a garage or extra room?

• <div><p>It depends on a lot of factors, but generally speaking, added living space is more desirable to most buyers, which means an extra room will be more valuable than a traditional garage. The utility of the new space will determine how much ROI you&rsquo;ll see. An additional bedroom will generally be more valuable than a living room or family room, and converting your garage to a bedroom with a bathroom will likely add the most value.</p></div>

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Last update on December 12, 2025

Reviewed in April 2025
Kitchen cabinet remodel. Amazing job. Cheaper than all other people I contacted and the work was quality. I would highly recommend Prestitos Home Solution.
Prestito's Home Solutions
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Reviewed in February 2025
We had some extensive termite damage repair that needed addressing at our home. I hired these guys who showed up early, jumped right in, tore out the flooring, sub floor and completed the job in a timely fashion and left us with zero mess, furniture put back as they found it and a perfectly...
TB Nuisance Wildlife Removal Services LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
We were in the process of buying our first home (which is already pretty stressful!) when the roof started leaking fairly bad two days before closing. Thankfully, Chris was able to come out on short notice and take a look at it for us! He was incredibly friendly and professional. He showed us a...
Roof Rescue, PLLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
Denise did a great job painting our staircase. Workmanship and attention to detail were very important to me, and she delivered. The staircase looks updated and fresh! Thank you, Denise!
White Pineapple Custom Cabinet Painting
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Reviewed in December 2021
They are professional , nice and on time. They honored my request and exceeded my expectations.
Mason Tree Services
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Reviewed in November 2021
She did a wonderful job at being Detail oriented and did a amazing job on my home. If u could have given her 10 starts I would have. My home Smells great and she was very friendly and easy to communicate with. I plan to have her for a very long time Thank you to Dawn and her Crew My life...
Dawn's Home Cleaning
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Reviewed in December 2020
Well. The tech was efficient and knowledgable.
Reinhold Electric Inc
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Reviewed in February 2020
Fast and organized the guys were super friendly and helpful. Very organized.
Bellhop
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Reviewed in December 2018
We hired CM builders to add a room addition and move our washer and dryer from our kitchen to our garage. The finished product is AMAZING! Carl always kept in contact with us updating us daily on progress. His team was friendly and always worked hard. We are so thankful we choose CM builders out...
CM Builders
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Reviewed in July 2017
The tech didn't want to go under my home, wanted me to give him directions under the house, and kept asking me to stick my head Into the crawl space to look at things I couldn't possibly see from where I was standing. He said to check under my toilet for a leak, the cost would be 295 dollars,...
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
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