Garage Room, FROG Question (house, price, plan, addition)

[Rudydog1]

Evening..Has anyone remodeled and existing garage to incorporate a room addition? We are looking to increase our square footage keeping costs down by not having to add a new roof and foundation to our existing home. There would still be some challenges I assume in lowering the existing garage ceiling {that is high} and creating new access for room and home entrance that is on an upper level. Garage is on a large slab with a concrete cinder block foundation that appears to be very capable of withstanding extra materials weight however I am not an engineer. Probably would have to add a sky light and window that I can see..I have attached a photo...garage is considered attached due to breezeway roof line. Any suggestions or experiences with like projects would be appreciated. Thanks..

[chet everett]

Might get some ideas: Garage Apartment Plans at COOLhouseplans.com

[Rudydog1]

Originally Posted by chet everett

Might get some ideas: Garage Apartment Plans at COOLhouseplans.com

Thank you for the tip..based on the web site I was able to determine what my approximate finished square footage would be as I have the garage measurements. Now the trick is to see if the price would be lower compared to the 4 season room we thought about with like square footage. One thing for sure is that the inconvenience factor would be more favorable if we choose the garage.

[warren zee]

We have a huge later built - 60s or 70s three car garage addition. Thinking of doing the same. Great place for guests and our kids when they are just starting out.