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Why Detached Garages Increase Property Value

Why Detached Garages Increase Property Value

Improving your property offers many benefits. If you’re looking for great options to increase property value, designing and building a detached garage may be just the solution you need. These garages can bring you a return on your investment in several ways. As a home or business owner, a detached garage can provide you with

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6 Ways to Transform Your Carriage House Garage into a Multi-Functional Space

6 Ways to Transform Your Carriage House Garage into a Multi-Functional Space

Transforming a carriage house-style garage from a simple storage area to a dynamic, multi-functional space is becoming an increasingly popular trend among homeowners. The charm and versatility of the carriage house design offer endless possibilities for creativity and functionality. Whether you’re dreaming of a cozy home office tucked away from the hustle and bustle of

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How to Make Your Detached Garage Environmentally Friendly

How to Make Your Detached Garage Environmentally Friendly

We live in a world where it is more important than ever to be conscious about the environment around us. Many homeowners and business owners are stepping up to the plate and taking action to reduce their carbon footprint, minimizing individual impacts on the planet. We often focus heavily on the homes, but what about

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5 Ways to Use Your Detached Apartment Option Garage

5 Ways to Use Your Detached Apartment Option Garage

Building a detached apartment option garage has risen in popularity for good reason. They offer versatility and value, serving as more than mere storage spaces for your car. Behm Design specializes in creating  plans that suit a variety of needs, with functional spaces you can enjoy. The beauty of choosing a detached apartment option garage

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How to Turn a Detached Garage into Extra Income

How to Turn a Detached Garage into Extra Income

It’s common to overlook the untapped potential of certain spaces on our property. One such space, brimming with opportunity, is the humble detached garage. While the primary function of a garage is to store vehicles and other items, with a bit of creativity and investment, it can be so much more. A detached garage offers

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Detached Garage Plans To Make Your Yard Pop

Detached Garage Plans To Make Your Yard Pop

Curb appeal is an essential aspect of any property, playing a significant role in attracting potential buyers and enhancing the overall aesthetic of a home. One way to boost curb appeal and increase property value is by adding a functional, well-designed detached garage. Our detached garage plans offer homeowners various benefits, such as additional storage

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5 Things to Do Before Building a Detached Apartment Garage

5 Things to Do Before Building a Detached Apartment Garage

If you’re considering building a detached garage with an apartment attached, you’re in the right place. A detached garage is a stand-alone structure for storing vehicles, while the apartment can be used for additional living space.  Building a detached garage with an apartment can provide a convenient and secure place for residents to park their

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How to Budget for a Detached Garage

How to Budget for a Detached Garage

Building a detached garage can be an exciting project. It’s a chance to add extra space to your property, and it can make life a lot easier by providing you with a place to store your car, tools, and other belongings. However, building a garage can also be expensive. Knowing how much you need to

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What to Know About Heating and Cooling Your Garage

What to Know About Heating and Cooling Your Garage

Garages are often the most neglected part of a home. They’re the first place people will look when they want to add on to their property. But they’re the last place people will look when they want to sell their house. That’s why it’s essential to keep your detached or attached garage in tip-top shape,

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7 Detached Garage Ideas for a Large Family

7 Detached Garage Ideas for a Large Family

Looking for detached garage ideas to give your large family more space? Garages are mainly used for storing your car and other belongings. But with creativity and outside-of-the-box thinking, you can convert your garage into an extra living space for the entire family. Here are seven detached garage ideas, from practical to imaginative, to help

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5 Ways to Make Your Garage Comfortable and Usable During Winter

5 Ways to Make Your Garage Comfortable and Usable During Winter

As the temperature drops, it’s easy to forget about your garage. But you shouldn’t! When deciding on your design, your garage plans should consider seasonal weather temperatures and functionality. Since your garage can be more than a place to park your vehicles or stow away storage bins of winter decorations and snow shovels, making sure

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How Local Zoning Ordinances May Affect Your Garage Plans

How Local Zoning Ordinances May Affect Your Garage Plans

Building an addition to your property should be an exciting time for any homeowner, but running afoul of local zoning ordinances can ruin the whole experience. At Behm Design, we want the construction of your detached garage to go as smoothly as possible. That’s why we have put together this guide on zoning ordinances. It

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