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Our neighborhood has a lot ofgarage dwellers also. Its for sure a southern thing as we never seen it in Nj. We have done it a few times for gatherings in the late fall when cooler...or rainy.....plus..the garage is more convenient to set up a t.v. forfootball games) .......but since we put in a inground pool the backyard is mostly our party spot.
We live in a mid price range neighbirhood in Clayton....and see it a lot in many surrounding neighborhoods. I have not seen it as much in higher priced neighborhoods ($400k +)
I have to agree with lamishra. It's not something inherent to this region, at least in my experience.
Is it the whole family or just guys? A lot of men use the garage as their escape cave. Or, if there's no porch, maybe it's their way of being semi-sheltered outdoors?
As long as they're not disruptive or causing any safety concerns, let 'em have at it.
When I was out rummaging (going to garage sales) I commented on one family's nice garage (built in granite counter, tiled floor and her response was that since their kitchen wasn't that big, they used the garage for entertaining-that was new to me.
I've been to numerous graduation and retirement parties where the buffet was set up in the garage. Seemed like a good way to keep the mess out of the house.
Can't say as I've seen folks just hanging out in their garage on a regular basis, but why not?
I see that more in several nice neighborhoods I drive through in North Myrtle Beach. I wish I had a garage to hang out in. Maybe stick a ping pong table out there...and a fridge
we can barely get our cars in the garage much less place to entertain and lounge.
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