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Anyone ever converted their garage?

I have a big two car garage attached to my house with access through the kitchen. It is as far away from the bedrooms and other living areas of the house as possible. It seems like it's always full of junk and sporting gear to the point where the cars are in the driveway. My wife threw the idea my way today of converting the garage to audio room and putting a shed out back for lawn care equip., and keeping all the sports stuff in our walk out basement.

Anyone here ever convert their garage for audio? Seems like a good way to go: electrical service panel right there, concrete floor, structure already built, etc.....
slipknot1

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lugnut
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Slipknot1,

My home, which was built in 1954, has a breezeway between the two car garage and the rest of the home. This is my dedicated listening room. It measures 23'-6" x 14'-0" with 8'-6" ceiling and concrete floor. It's the same size that a third stall of the garage would be. It's a wonderful room that needs very little in the way of acoustic treatments. If you plan on keeping your home I would suggest removing the garage door and track. If you are likely to sell your home then I would consider retaining the door and it's hardware. Just make sure in either case that you build a shed that is much larger than you think you need. Go for it!!

Patrick
lugnut
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Slipknot1,

No, I didn't do the work myself. The home was built this way but this room is long overdo for a remodel. As far as the heating and cooling is concerned you will probably be okay and any heating contractor can do the calculations for you. I don't want to sound like I'm harping on you but the shed needs to be much larger than you probably think. It's the secret to long term happiness with what you are going to do.
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