Jaime Perkins is facing a decision a lot of us have wrestled with:
Should he build a garage or a carport for his next home project?
In this episode, Jaime fires up SketchUp and talks through all the things he’s considering — from long-term use to build difficulty, costs, layout, site logistics, and so much more! Who knew that there could be so many things to think about?
It’s a behind-the-scenes look at a real builder’s thought process, where he weighs:
🚗 Pros & cons of carports vs garages
📐 Site planning challenges
💸 Time, budget & labor trade-offs
🧠 How SketchUp helps visualize the decision before breaking ground
If you’ve ever debated between building a carport or a garage — or just want to see how a professional custom home builder breaks down design choices in real time — this is for you.
👉 What would YOU choose — garage or carport? Let us know in the comments!
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