The garage is typically known for storing vehicles, bikes, and boats. But there are also ways to use that extra space as an extension of your living quarters. Whether the inside of your home is getting cramped or you’re just interested in exploring some options, consider these new purposes for this area below.

What Can You Do With a Garage?

1. Greenhouse

Traditional greenhouses can be expensive to install and maintain. If you have a garage space that you’re not utilizing, consider using it to house your favorite seasonal plants and a fresh vegetable or fruit garden. Natural sun lamps can help offset the effect of being indoors. With your own food growing right in your backyard, you’ll be able to enjoy fresh produce for years to come.

2. Guest House 

Who doesn’t want to give their guests that added privacy that comes along with a guest house? If you’re not using the space typically designated for car storage, consider making it into living quarters. You can easily turn this room into a small studio apartment and even rent it out when your friends and family aren’t using it to make some extra income.

3. Home Gym

Think you’d be motivated to go to the gym more if it was closer by? What if you didn’t have to pay gym fees or share the equipment with strangers? Turn your garage into one instead. This will give you more freedom to listen to your music or watch your shows in the morning while building up a sweat.

Start out by purchasing foam square tiles for the floor and simple equipment—like dumbbells or a yoga ball. Then, once you are sure you are committed, upgrade to getting a treadmill or flex machine.

Looking to add usable living space to your property? Turn to the team at River Valley Awning in Bullhead City, AZ, to install a garage that you can use to store your cars—or to use in any way you see fit. Learn more about this and their other services—including patio and screen room installation—on their website. To schedule an appointment, call them today at (928) 763-1800.