Remodeling

John Cole
The exterior of the finished conversion of a 1922 storage garage maintained the original's style and size, but extended the width of the existing dormer window to allow more natural light into the space.
Architect JP Ward shares his insights about converting a garage to an accessory dwelling unit and the key differences from a ground-up build.
May 19, 2026
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A worker and a homeowner shake hands, negotiating a job.
Oct. 24, 2024
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A man in a yellow hard hat looks over home renovation work
Oct. 22, 2024
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Homeowner lays new flooring
Oct. 16, 2024
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Stacks of lumber in a lumberyard
Oct. 15, 2024
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A bathroom in the process of being remodeled
Oct. 14, 2024
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A home renovation project
Oct. 11, 2024
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An empty parking garage overlooking a city
Oct. 9, 2024
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View of newly remodeled bathroom
Sept. 30, 2024

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