It’s that place in your home that’s always dirty. Maybe it has funky windows and no insulation. Or it leaks. But hey, it’s four walls, a roof and a floor — and so it has a lot more potential than just housing your car.

We’re talking about your garage. If you’ve been thinking you could make a lot more out of that extra square footage, you’re not alone. For two sets of homeowners, it was worth it to move out the car and move in their passion.