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5 Ways to Repurpose Your Custom Garage

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Perhaps the greatest benefit of a custom garage is its flexibility. While you might have one specific use in mind when you first build the garage, how you use the space can change over the years – meaning you can continue to get value from the building even as your needs evolve. If you have been thinking recently about repurposing how your garage space is utilized, this article will offer up some helpful ideas.

Of course, you can only put new uses for your garage into action if you actually have a garage available in the first place. To build a new custom metal garage on your property, Carport Kingdom is where you should start. We offer competitive pricing on quality garage structures that can be fully customized to serve your needs. The starting point for this process is our Build & Price tool, which you are welcome to explore for yourself. Also, take a moment to contact us if you have questions and our team will assist. Let’s get started today!

#1 – Create a Recreational Space

When you think about a garage, you probably think first about utilitarian uses like parking a car or storing boxes. That’s only one way to use a garage, however, and you might want to open your mind up to using this indoor space for recreation instead.

Turning your garage into a recreational space could mean a lot of different things depending on your preferences and hobbies. For example, you might bring in a pool table and a dart board to make it a game room or develop an indoor theater setup with a screen, projector, couch, and more. Let your imagination run wild, and consider using your garage for activities that don’t fit inside your house.

#2 – Turn It Into a Gym

Whether you don’t like the experience of going to a commercial gym or you don’t have one near you, creating your own private gym is a great way to stay in shape and enjoy the process. A garage is an ideal space to build your own gym, and you can gradually collect more and more pieces of equipment as time passes and your budget allows.

#3 – Pursue a Passion

Is there something you’ve always wanted to get into but never had the space to make it happen? Your garage might be the ideal solution to this problem. There are nearly endless hobbies or interests that can be indulged with the help of a secure garage space. For example, if you’ve always been interested in woodworking but never had the room to set up a workshop properly, you might be able to repurpose your garage for exactly that endeavor.

#4 – Make It a Guesthouse

Without a doubt, this idea would require the most work in terms of renovating or finishing out the space. However, if you need a guesthouse or would simply like to have one as a luxury, turning a garage into living quarters might be more affordable than adding onto your existing home. Unless you are experienced in this kind of work, getting a professional contractor on board for the project will be necessary. There are plenty of legal issues to work through here, including code and permitting matters, so you can’t treat this project casually. However, when done properly, the finished product will be something that can elevate the value of your property and serve you well for many years to come.

#5 – Establish a Home Office

More people are working from home than ever before. If you now find yourself doing some or all of your work from home rather than in a commercial office, you might need to create a dedicated space where that work can happen day after day. If you don’t have the square footage available in your home to create an office, or if you’d just like to be detached from the house so you can focus, a garage can easily be transformed into a home office with a few upgrades and changes. As you design the space, think carefully about what you do during a typical workday and make sure your floor plan suits those activities nicely.

Build Your Custom Garage Today

Ready to create a new garage space that will be flexible enough to handle whatever uses you have in mind – both today and in the future? At Carport Kingdom, we would love to help you with this project, so get in touch today or experiment with our Build & Price tool to see what is possible. Thank you for stopping by!

6 of the Best 2-Car Garage Man Cave Ideas

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Although it’s called a “two-car garage,” many homeowners opt to keep their cars out in the driveway to reserve this space for other purposes. If you’ve decided that your vehicles can live outside so you can turn the garage into a man cave, there are many possibilities for what you can accomplish in this space. Let’s take some time below to highlight a few of the best ways to transform your garage into a space you’ll want to return to as often as possible.

For those who don’t yet have a garage structure on their property, that’s the first hurdle to clear in this process. Carport Kingdom makes it easy to add a garage to your property without breaking the bank – and you’ll come away with a structure built to last. Experiment with our Build & Price tool today to get started on this process, and remember that we are available for help if you contact us. Start on your dream garage project today!

#1 – Build a Game Room

A two-car garage offers plenty of space to create a fun game room to enjoy with family and friends. The possibilities for what games could live inside this garage are virtually endless, but a pool table would certainly make for a nice centerpiece. Adding a dart board to a wall would be another great option, as that game takes up very little space in the room. Other ideas include a ping pong table, arcade game machine, poker table, and on and on.

#2 – Create a Sports Lounge

Rather than using a room in the house for relaxing and watching sports on TV, you might opt to use your garage for the same reason. With the addition of a couch or two, a large TV, and perhaps a bar space, you can develop an ideal lounge for watching your favorite teams. Of course, you’ll need power in your garage space to make this work, and running water would be a nice feature, if possible.

#3 – Establish a Woodshop

If you love to create things with your hands, a two-car garage is plenty of space to build a dream workshop space that will allow you to spend time on the craft you love. For this project, you’ll want to spend plenty of time thinking about using the space to ensure all of your tools will fit comfortably with enough room to walk around. Also, a woodshop needs space to store lumber, so keep that in mind while working on your layout.

#4 – Design an Office

While your office might not be where you want to spend most of your time, it is helpful to have a dedicated, comfortable office space for people working from home. Again, a two-car garage is plenty of space for such a project, as you can add a nice desk, comfortable chair, good lighting, and whatever else is needed to stay on top of your work.

#5 – Assemble a Home Gym

Do you love to work out and stay fit but hate the idea of driving to the gym day after day? Your two-car garage is ready to provide a solution to that problem. Yes, building a home gym will require some upfront investment in equipment, but that investment will pay off over the years as you can drop the monthly fee associated with your gym membership. Remember to think about the flooring in your garage if you are going to use it as a gym space, as a durable, cushioned surface will make it far more comfortable to go through your workouts.

#6 – Develop a Music Studio

For those serious about music, a dedicated studio space can feel like a dream come true. There is plenty of room in a standard two-car garage for instruments and the related accessories needed to create great tunes. Adding soundproofing to your garage can make it more suitable for music pursuits, and your neighbors will thank you.

Are any of the man cave ideas above right for you? This list is just a starting point, of course, and you might find that the best choice for you is to take one of these concepts and modify it to suit your tastes and preferences. Whatever the case, starting with a sturdy, durable garage structure is always important; Carport Kingdom is your best bet for that part of the project. Contact us today.

 

The Benefits of Carports vs. Standard Garages

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Carports are universally useful and very well-known structures that can be used for numerous different storage purposes. People use such structures for work, hobby shops, safe vehicle storage, motorcycles, and so much more.

This is one of the best things about carports, you can easily, quickly, and efficiently store anything of value. On top of all that, carports are very affordable so many people find them to be the most cost-efficient solution for storage.

Just like carports, garages are customizable and better for safekeeping of property or anything of value. Garages are a bit different, and although they may seem more useful depending on the situation, the cost is much greater than carports.

The biggest difference is that a garage is a bit stronger and safer, especially when it comes to aggressive winds, flying debris, and theft. Other than that, carports are still your number one option.

The Benefits of Carports

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Carports are mostly associated with apartment complexes or condominiums and they mostly provide a covered parking spot for residents.

The reason why so many people go with carports is simply that they’re cheaper, easy to build, come with most homes and provide more opportunities than a garage.

The main benefits of carports are:

  • They’re inexpensive
  • Carports are almost always a preferable option over garages
  • There are more options with a carport than with a garage
  • Many homes already have carports
  • Easy to build and customize
  • Easy maintenance
  • Multiple purposes
  • People who have crowded garages could use a carport to keep their vehicles safe

Carports vs. Garages

So, the question remains: which one is better? Well, carports do have one more purpose, which gives them a significant advantage over garages.

You can use carports to keep yourself comfortable, especially during the summer. With proper roofing, carports are perfect for all sorts of events, gatherings, meetings, and even music rehearsals.

Garages are much better at protecting your vehicles, as they can be locked, but carports are customizable and can be turned into closed space structures in no time. So, it’s all about personal taste and your main goal.

In the end, carports offer much more comfort while being a cost-efficient solution to adding some extra storage place in your backyard. For more information on the benefits of carports and installation information, reach out to Carport Kingdom today – your source for the highest quality carports on the market!

Workshop time!

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With the great quality materials that Carport Kingdom offers, it’s no wonder why our customers buy our buildings again and again, making our workshops the most bought structure.

Our metal steel buildings can be used as workshops, man caves, or even garages! Depending on the features and options you add to your structure, you can customize it to create exactly the building you need.
Remember, if wind is a main concern for you, we can certify your metal building in order to withstand strong winds and harsh weather conditions.

Take a look at this 30′W x 51′L x 12′H metal building used as a workshop:

• 12-Gauge (20-year limited warranty on rust through of framing)
• One-year Workmanship Warranty
• A-Frame Vertical Roof
• 2 – 10 x 10 Roll-Up Doors (on the side)
• 2 – Windows
• 90-Mph Wind Warranty (Concrete Anchors)

 

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**DISCLAIMER: Prices subject to change without notice*


With our A-Frame Vertical roof, it gives the workshop a very unique, residential style, so that it will blend perfectly with the surrounding buildings. Remember, delivery and installation is INCLUDED as long as your land or concrete pad is level. Our one-year workmanship warranty ensures the durability and strength of our steel buildings, no matter the season or weather conditions. Order your metal building today, or contact one of our sales representative. Everything can start with just one phone call.

61′ Long!

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It’s always a good idea to have your metal building ready for the hot summer and the winter beyond. August is right around the corner so, it might be better to start thinking on acquiring a metal shed in case you haven’t. You never know what will happen in the inclement weather. Remember, our buildings are made according to your needs: if 61 feet is too long for you or isn’t allowed by your city, we can always change the length. It’s the same with the other options and features, such as doors, windows, and insulation.

Take a look at this building, with dimensions of 24′W × 61′L × 10′H:

  • A-Frame Vertical Roof
  • Horizontal Sides & Ends
  • 2 – 10×8 Roll-Up Doors (front end)
  • 4 – Windows (on the side)
  • 36×80 Walk-In Door (on the side)
  • Insulated Roof
  • Concrete Anchors

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It has an insulated roof because it’s vertical, four windows for more illumination, and of course two 10 × 8 roll-up doors, so you park your vehicles or store your belongings inside.

There are plenty of ways to get your building started. Let one of our sales representatives help you find the right building. And remember, we offer 12 colors you can choose from at no extra cost. Need visual representation? Our team can provide you with a sketch to give you a clear view of your metal building. Want to see our buildings in person? Ask for your local dealer!

*Disclaimer: Prices are subject to change at any time without notice. Please contact our sales department for our latest prices.*

Your Personal Workshop

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Store whatever’s necessary, protect what you consider crucial, and work in the shade in the comforts of your own home; be prepared for all four seasons with a metal workshop from American Steel Carports. Our company offers engineer-certified metal buildings that are made to last for a really long time. With our many different sizes, designs, and colors, you can always find the right metal building for you.

Do you like to work on your vehicle at home? Maybe you need some space to start storing your equipment, or perhaps you just want a mancave where you can spend time with your friends. If so, then a metal building would be perfect for you. Metal structures don’t require as much regular maintenance as other materials like wood.

Take a look at this 20’W x 31’L x 10’H steel workshop:

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This workshop comes with a Horizontal roof (boxed eave), one 10’ x 8’ roll-up door, a walk-in door, and two (2) windows.

You can customize the shape and size of this or any other metal building as per your needs. Contact us now to talk to our building specialist, who will assist you in customizing the BEST structure within your BUDGET. Remember, the surface must be level for us to install your building. And don’t forget to ask about our available financing options.

Metal Garage with Skylights

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Need additional illumination for your metal garage/workshop? Have you considered adding skylights to your metal building?

As we all know, illumination is very important when it comes to metal buildings, especially fully enclosed ones. Even with roll-up doors and windows, sometimes there’s not enough sunlight coming through. To rectify this, Carport Kingdom offers 2 different skylight sizes: 3×8 and 3×4. Whether you have a small mini-storage building or a big metal barn, you would always have the option to add skylights. Also, please note that skylights can only be installed in vertical siding roofs.

Besides of the features we offer to customize your metal building, you can always customize its size. Remember, all of the blogs and pictures we post are live examples of our customers’ creations. You can base your own ideas on those, or, if you really like a building, you can always build yours to match it. And with 12 different colors to choose from at no additional cost, you can add your own personal touch.

Take this 30’W x 51’L x 12’H metal garage as an example:

  • A-Frame Vertical Roof
  • Horizontal Sides & Ends
  • 3 – 10×10 Roll-Up Doors (2 on the front end, one on the back end)
  • 2 – Walk-In Doors (36×72)
  • 8 – 3×8 Skylights

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Our customer decided to add 8 skylights for illumination in addition to the light from the 3 roll-up doors. This garage is also rocking our clay and pewter gray colors!

You can place your order NOW! Give us a call and let one of our sales representatives assist you with any questions or concerns you might have. And don’t forget to ask about our financing options!

*Disclaimer: Prices are subject to change at any time without notice. Please contact our sales department for our latest prices.*

Your New Steel Garage

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Can you believe that we’re already halfway through July? The summer heat is starting to get even more intense. If you need to protect your vehicles from the sun and other natural elements, then look no further. Choosing the right company for your steel garage can be quite challenging—especially if you’re searching for a long-lasting building that will remain sturdy with every change of seasons. Lucky for you, Carport Kingdom builds nothing but engineer-certified metal buildings, offering a one year-workmanship that many other companies do not offer.

Just take a look at this 24’W x 41’L x 11’H steel garage rocking our barn red color:

  • A-Frame Vertical Roof
  • 14-Gauge
  • 2 – 10’x10′ Roll-Up Doors
  • 36″x80″ Walk-In Door (on the side)
  • Window (on the side)

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This a perfect color combination: the building stands out, and the white of our roll-up doors combines with the white trim.

You can create your own metal structure, too! Give us a call, and let one of our experts help you plan and purchase that steel building of your dreams. Our 13 color choices make adding personal touches a breeze. Remember that all of our buildings presented here are live samples of other customers’ uniquely tailored creations. Contact us now! Don’t forget to ask about available financing options!

It’s Never too Early!

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Fall and winter will be here sooner that you think! Make sure to place your order early in the year to assure installation before snow and ice make it impossible for our crews to travel or install. If you already know what you want to purchase, feel free to give us a call and let one of our sales representatives assist you.

Take a look at this 20’W x 31’L x 10’H metal workshop installed in Durango, Colorado:

  • 20’W x 31’L x 10’H
  • 12-Gauge Galvanized Tubing
  • A-Frame Vertical Roof
  • Horizontal Sides & Ends
  • 2 (two) – 10’x10′ Roll-Up Doors (one on each end)
  • Concrete Anchors

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*interior design may vary by state or region.

Let one of our sales representatives help you build that metal workshop you’re dreaming about, and remember that we’re here to work with you. If you let us know what your budget is, we’ll give you plenty of alternatives to keep your metal workshop within your price range. Need visualization? Don’t worry, we can provide you with sketches until we’ve designed exactly what you’re looking for.

*Disclaimer: Prices are subject to change at any time without notice. Please contact our sales department for our latest prices.*

Garages! Garages! And More Garages!

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Customization is the key to success when it comes to metal buildings. With many ideas and designs to choose from, we let our customer decide and create their own.

Whether your surface is gravel, regular ground, or concrete, we advise a level site for a firm, steady building. Our installers may not install your building if it can’t be anchored to the ground—they won’t leave you with an insecure installation.

We urge you to consider purchasing our anchors. When you purchase all the anchors needed to secure your building, you get a warranty covering dislocation from wind of up to 90-mph! You don’t have to purchase our anchors and get this warranty, but consider the risks.

Whether you choose a metal garage or a simple carport, you should strongly consider our anchors to avoid disastrous situations. With our anchors, your garage will stand strong against extreme weather.

Speaking of garages, take a look at this 24’W x 41’L x 9’H:

  •  A-Frame Horizontal Roof
  •  2 – 10 x 8 Roll-Up Door
  •  36″ x 80″ Walk-In Door
  • Window

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Our A-Frame Horizontal roof gives our metal garages a unique residential style. The roof might look simple, but it’s strong enough to last for many years. Our buildings are designed to exceed your needs and comply with state codes. If you’re not sure what kind of building is ideal for you, don’t hesitate to call us. Our sales reps are happy to assist you with any questions or concerns.

Keep up with our blogs to see new buildings we’ve installed every week! Just click here.

*Disclaimer: Prices are subject to change at any time without notice. Please contact our sales department for our latest prices.*

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