Do's and Don'ts Converting a Garage into an Apartment, Rental, or AirBnB

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  • Have you thought about converting your garage into an apartment, rental, or AirBnB? Here is a list of Do's and Don'ts as you approach your next project!
    If you don't know, my husband and I flip homes for a living, and more than once we've successfully converted garages into beautiful, surprisingly-spacious apartments / mother-in-law suites and I can't wait to pass on some practical wisdom from what we've learned.
    Here's the link to one of our Busted Cribs episodes that showcases a full garage conversion 👉👉 • GARAGE TO APARTMENT RE...
    Chapters:
    0:54 - Don't Leave Your Garage Door on a Conversion
    1:28 - Don't Leave the Floor on a Pitch
    2:04 - Don't Skimp on Design
    2:32 - Don't Forget the Elevation Change
    3:08 - Don't Forget to Insulate Well
    3:36 - Do a Washer and Dryer Stacked
    4:01 - Do an Open Floor Plan
    4:44 - Do Creative Storage Options
    5:44 - Do Have Function but ALSO Style
    6:21 - Do Use Lots of Natural Light
    7:25 - Do Use Mini Splits
    8:55 - Submit YOUR Space for a Review
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    About "Design My Space"
    As you know, I work with my husband, Justin, flipping houses for a living and even made a show about it called Busted Cribs. Many of our friends, family and viewers have asked questions about their own spaces-from living rooms to bathrooms to kitchens-and how THEY might be able to do some DIY transformations, themselves.
    In response, I’ve created a new video series called Design My Space where YOU submit your questions and photos of your own space for me to review and give some ideas of what you COULD do along with tips, budget ideas, etc.
    Here's how to do it:
    Go to bustedcribs.com/design-my-space/ and submit your photos and questions about the space in your home that you'd love for me to review.
    For instance, you can ask me about:
    🟢 Bathroom ideas, such as vanity, mirror, walls, & shower / bath
    🟢 Updating your kitchen with modern counters, lighting, and appliances
    🟢 Rearranging (or even rebuilding) your living spaces, bedrooms, etc. that gives your family the functionality and look you desire
    🟢 Laundry room ideas
    I'll also provide links to some of my online boards where I've put together my favorite designs, hardware, and anything else that I might use to dress up the space where I'm designing.
    Make sure to subscribe to our Busted Cribs channel so that you stay updated!
    Follow Us:
    WEBSITE: BUSTEDCRIBS.COM/DESIGN-MY-SPACE
    FACEBOOK: FACEBOOK.COM/BUSTEDCRIBS
    INSTAGRAM: INSTAGRAM/COM/BUSTEDCRIBS (@BUSTEDCRIBS)
    PINTEREST: PINTEREST.COM/JUSTINSTEPHANIEJONESINC
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  • @joyh.729
    @joyh.729 Місяць тому +3

    Very very nice video! Some of the technical jargon used would have been made a bit more clear if you had more pictures of what you were talking about.

  • @digitalcamera4myann
    @digitalcamera4myann 4 місяці тому +4

    I want to expand my kitchen by removing the wall between my garage and kitchen, and make the garage into the hearth room. Also I need to add a half bath and laundry room and mud room. We also want to add a new garage onto our house. So the new garage will enter into the old garage/ new expansion. Thanks for some ideas!!!

  • @NikeDude13
    @NikeDude13 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video, you guys are a sweet couple. Thank you for keeping this a general short do's and don'ts video. Long videos can be overwhelming when searching for a brief shortlist of professional opinions. Great ideas and things to keep in mind while in the early planning stages.

  • @ceezb5629
    @ceezb5629 2 місяці тому +1

    In California we have so many laundromats walking distance, in unit washer dryer isn’t a big issue. But love all the other ideas.

  • @user-yi1zl9lw2y
    @user-yi1zl9lw2y Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for all the tips, I am looking to create a studio in a one car garage and these tips were great!

  • @hollymckee9570
    @hollymckee9570 Рік тому +1

    Always great ideas!

  • @jmartinez562
    @jmartinez562 8 місяців тому

    Excellent Tips! I agree on all of them

  • @luvulord2
    @luvulord2 Рік тому +3

    DO level the floors...100% 👍 agree🤣

  • @DebraWaibel
    @DebraWaibel Місяць тому +1

    Are you adding sq feet? Those do not look like 400 sq feet when finished. What is the total room size 20 x 20 or?

  • @carolynedmond9088
    @carolynedmond9088 Рік тому +6

    Love your videos and your style. Planning to convert my 3 car garage to a master w/ en suite master bath. Getting some great ideas!😊

    • @epg423
      @epg423 Місяць тому

      Where to park? Outside right in front? I guess its ok as long you dont have million dollar cars

  • @MissVixx87
    @MissVixx87 6 місяців тому

    You guys had me cracking up!!!

  • @fawnm7765
    @fawnm7765 12 днів тому

    This video was so helpful. I really appreciate your insight. Do you know any reputable contractors in Georgia? We want to convert our garage to an in-law suite or master bedroom

  • @lawofvisualization
    @lawofvisualization 4 місяці тому

    So cool. Thanks for

  • @rebeccaw8820
    @rebeccaw8820 4 місяці тому +1

    This was good but now I want to see how to do some of these things, or don’t do. I was pretty confused talking about the step down from the house, and if a can will roll down the garage slope how do you fix that slope to put flooring down?

  • @Thrivinglife3835
    @Thrivinglife3835 5 місяців тому +2

    What do you mean by “don’t forget the elevation.” So meaning you have to level the floor with the main house?

  • @claudiapluna7238
    @claudiapluna7238 Рік тому

    😊 thank you. I truly enjoyed your informative video. I would love to send you my challenge. I have an upstairs studio above my garage. The challenge is what to do with the stairs that are inside? Should I build a cabinet? Leave it alone? Help?

  • @CooksArt
    @CooksArt 2 місяці тому +1

    Does anyone know how much it cost to convert a 20 x 18 to an in law suite and how much can someone generate in income per year? Thanks

  • @LaCucarachitaMartina
    @LaCucarachitaMartina Рік тому +4

    Hello you have to get permits or legalize that construction?

  • @DebraWaibel
    @DebraWaibel Місяць тому +1

    Those garages don look 400 sq feet when youre done. Are you adding sq feet?

  • @thomasbryant9547
    @thomasbryant9547 Рік тому

    I want to convert my 16 x 20 foot garage into a Tiny Home. I need to do much research for bath room ( shower and Toilet etc ) Not sure where to start. Im thinking 1st I need to Insulate it Very well and may spray the insulation. My garage has No electrical or wiring so that may need to be 1st with many places to plug things up. I will need much help for sure.

  • @jenwatson5539
    @jenwatson5539 3 місяці тому

    Any reason to not go with tankless water heating?

  • @JCope79
    @JCope79 Рік тому +1

    Love this! Question. What did you do for temperature control? How do you get air and heat?

  • @LeticiaUrbach-xp3yo
    @LeticiaUrbach-xp3yo 2 місяці тому

    How about the permits that we have to pull?

  • @alicabban6327
    @alicabban6327 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for this. Have you ever done a mezzanine for a sleeping area?

    • @BustedCribs
      @BustedCribs  10 місяців тому

      No. Haven't heard of that.

  • @myrleenmurray1454
    @myrleenmurray1454 7 місяців тому

    Hi guys, great advice.. I’m in the process of thinking to convert our garage space as an apt for my eldest daughter, who was recently diagnosed with Ms, I have a 2 steps, step down, from kitchen to garage, what’s your solution for the drop?

    • @BustedCribs
      @BustedCribs  7 місяців тому +1

      That step going from garage to converted space is tough. We try to hide the transition of possible by putting in common area like hallway or room seperations.. please don't do make shift ramp or step. If your space is tight you have to stick with step. God 🙌

  • @islamewis1
    @islamewis1 11 місяців тому

    Hi Any recommendation on a water heater for a detached ADU?

    • @kdockrey
      @kdockrey 9 місяців тому

      Given space constraints, I'd install an outdoor mounted gas tankless water heater. I've owned Noritz and Navien tankless. I have a navien in my ADU in CA. Electric tankless water heater are not very efficient.

  • @amandafarley6469
    @amandafarley6469 11 місяців тому

    Great video...

  • @alixandria7346
    @alixandria7346 5 місяців тому

    What's a good way to cover up your garage door I moved into a renovated garage that's a big studio but it still has a garage door....

    • @nata3467
      @nata3467 4 місяці тому

      I had a friend who actually did glass doors on his garage- he would open it wide on beautiful days ( lived in California)

  • @DelbertStinkfester
    @DelbertStinkfester 20 днів тому

    I want to convert my garage and I'm going to live in it so I can rent my main house which is paid off for $3000 a month.

  • @chrystellgaitan6934
    @chrystellgaitan6934 11 місяців тому

    How do I send you my garage to get some ideas for designs I love you guys!!

    • @BustedCribs
      @BustedCribs  10 місяців тому

      Justinstephaniejonesinc@gmail.com
      Ty for your encouragement

  • @mobydickhead1
    @mobydickhead1 4 місяці тому

    I just need a place to live and my 30×40 garage seems like a good place thats already framed and has a roof. House need tore down ( not worth the restoration price and mold is involved)

  • @laurapardini6045
    @laurapardini6045 10 місяців тому +2

    how much did it cost to convert?

    • @BustedCribs
      @BustedCribs  10 місяців тому

      Around 89k 2 years ago..

  • @defradavis3005
    @defradavis3005 Рік тому +1

    Design my space

  • @lisabaskapan-ny1bl
    @lisabaskapan-ny1bl Рік тому

    Hi Stephanie,
    My name is Lisa. I would love to get ideas of how to renovate my garage into an extended kitchen . Possibly a sleeping area / Tv room and closet. Feeling airy. I currently have a galley kitchen w/ an attached garage.currently the frig is in the wall .
    We have a 3 bedroom house which we are all cramped . I also take care of my Mom who sleeps on our couch in our living room. Which is difficult. I am thinking to perhaps put my Mom in my son’s room. Give my son our attic bedroom upstairs an
    have perhaps a Murphy bed or something beach like. Light and airy. And functional. W/ lighting and windows or glass door across the wall. That you can’t see into because of neighbors next door.
    Can you show me how to contact you direct.
    Can you PM me please.
    Thank you
    Lisa Baskapan .

  • @EmmettMoore
    @EmmettMoore Рік тому +1

    He's definitely a looker.

  • @lwad3128
    @lwad3128 5 місяців тому

    How is electric so cheap in FL?

    • @BustedCribs
      @BustedCribs  5 місяців тому

      Anywhere from 80-150/hr..

  • @bryse000
    @bryse000 5 місяців тому +2

    Long-term housing only not airbnb

  • @daveellis5100
    @daveellis5100 Рік тому +1

    Recorded horizontally:)

  • @wintercame
    @wintercame 10 місяців тому

    Good content, but Eck cetera eck cetera ~ noooo, please.

  • @somethingoutdoors1412
    @somethingoutdoors1412 Місяць тому

    Do live like we tell you. Don't live as you want