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Garage

A garage is a building or part of a building used to park vehicles and store tools and equipment. A residential garage can be attached to the house, built into it, or stand as a separate structure.

Garages are sized by how many cars they hold: one-car, two-car or three-car. They usually have a concrete floor, a large overhead door and less insulation and finish than the house.

Some owners convert a garage into living space, which generally requires permits and changes to heat, insulation and flooring.

Garages are not part of a home's gross living area and are measured and reported separately, even when attached. See garage square footage.

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