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        "text": "Converting an attached garage is generally less complex and more budget-friendly than converting a detached structure. An attached garage shares existing framing with the main house, which typically simplifies extending your current electrical panel, plumbing supply, and drain lines. A detached garage functions more like a freestanding accessory dwelling unit. It often requires trenching yards for independent sewer, water, and power connections, along with potential exterior upgrades like full-house stuccoing or roof adjustments to match the main home. Detached conversions offer greater rental privacy, while attached projects keep family members closer under one roof.",
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