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A new garage is more than just a place to park your car or store your tools. It’s a significant addition to your property, an investment that should provide security, utility and value for decades. While the walls, roof and doors are what you see every day, the unseen hero
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The kids have flown the coop, leaving behind a house that suddenly feels vast and quiet. For many, this “empty nester” phase marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. It’s a time to reclaim your space, reduce your workload and rediscover passions you may have set aside. This often
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If you’re a car collector, you know your vehicle is so much more than a way to get from point A to point B. It’s a story on wheels, a piece of history and a big investment. That’s why protecting your classic car, especially over the winter, means a lot
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Most homeowners treat their garage like a reliable old friend. It holds the car, the holiday decorations, the lawnmower and boxes of things we haven’t opened in a decade. We assume it will always be there, standing strong. But just like any part of a home, garages have a lifespan.
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For decades, the two-car garage was the gold standard of American suburban life. It was the symbol of a “complete” home as it was enough space for the sedan, the station wagon and perhaps a few bags of mulch tucked into the corner. But as we move further into the
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In recent years, the way we look at our backyards has undergone a radical transformation. The days when a detached garage was simply a place to park a car and store a lawnmower are gone as today, homeowners across the country are embracing the “Garage ADU” trend, turning the concept
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For millions of professionals, the “dream” of working from home has slowly morphed into a logistical and psychological challenge. What started as the convenience of answering emails in pajamas has turned into a blurred reality where the dining room table is a permanent office, the laundry is a constant distraction,
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This post was originally published in Sept 2020 and was updated in Nov. 2025 for accuracy and detail. When homeowners think about adding a garage, the default choice is often an attached structure. It’s the standard in modern suburban developments, primarily for the convenience of walking straight from the car
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Grooming your pet at home can save you money and reduce your furry friend’s anxiety. But where do you handle all the suds, fur and mess? The bathroom can become a watery, fur-clogged disaster zone. The solution might be right under your nose: your garage. With a bit of planning,
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The Barham Family—Alpha, IL The Barham family needed space: Mike & Angi Barham have a beautiful home, but according to them, one thing was lacking… extra storage space! Angie told us they had an existing garage, but with her and Mike’s hobbies as well as two young daughters at home,
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Carol & Carl—New Carlisle, IN Carol & Carl had a problem: Animals eating through the electrical components of their vehicles was a huge concern for Carol Bonsignore & Carl Ackermann. The only enclosed parking spaces they had available were those inside their barn, which only had a manual door and
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The Freeman Family—Sullivan, IL The Freeman family had a wish: When Bob and Kim Freeman started talking about building a garage for their Ranger 520 Bass Boat, they knew they wanted more than just boat storage. Bob wanted a man-cave and Kim wanted a porch with a sunset view. Coach
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Explore some of the Coach House Garages located across Illinois, Indiana, the Quad Cities, and the St. Louis MO area. Select a category below.
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Explore some of the Coach House Garages located across Illinois, Indiana, the Quad Cities, and the St. Louis MO area. Select a category below.