Apparently 90% of households have garages, but only 3% of those use it for its intended purpose? So what do you use your garage for?

Published Jun 19, 2025, 5:19 AM

Did you know that while nearly 90% of households in the U.S. have a garage, only 3% actually use it to park their cars? Yep — garages, once a proud symbol of suburban convenience, have quietly transformed into everything but car storage.

We dive into the fascinating and often funny reality of what garages have become: makeshift gyms, clutter catch-alls, man caves, home offices, band practice zones, and even holiday decoration graveyards. We ask the big questions — Why have we stopped using garages for their original purpose?

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