Converting a Junk Garage to an AMAZING 295 SqFt Tiny Home

Join Karin on her remarkable journey from New York to Los Angeles as she embraces the tiny home adventure. Witness the transformation of a small garage into a stunning detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU). Discover how the Halliburton family's bold decision brought them closer together.

Thinking about turning your garage into a cozy living space? Look no further than this California garage conversion for inspiration: The family's architect neighbors redesigned this small garage for living big in a tiny house.

Join us on a tour of Grandma’s glam garage, from budgeting and design to the finished project. It was a labor of love, and the result is worth it. Karin now enjoys quality time with her family in her garage conversion ADU. This video covers ADU construction basics and design insights, giving you a glimpse into the tiny house homeowner lifestyle.

Watch more *GOING TINY WITH AARP* stories here:

*CHAPTERS*
00:00 Grandma is GlamMa
00:56 A Reason to Live
02:25 3,000 Miles Apart
02:52 Every End is a Beginning to Something New
03:57 Magic Architect Neighbors
04:30 Detached ADU Blueprint
05:29 Tiny Home Construction
05:47 Grandma’s Garage ADU Tour
07:43 Cost of Garage Conversion
08:17 Closer Together

- - - - - -

*CONNECT* with AARP Online:

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping people ages 50 and older improve their quality of life as they age. With over 38 million members and growing, we lead positive social change through our extensive product offerings and services.

#aarp #goingtinywithaarp #adu #tinyhomes #tinyhouse #accessorydwellingunit

[fran-gxkf]

What a blessing to have a daughter with her wonderful husband and grandkids so close to grandma. ❤

[violadavis]

Tiny house living is practical and advisable now. Monique is such a great daughter for moving her mom closer to her home.

[kathe.o.]

Also planting a tree & putting some of the late husbands ashes there means he is still with her. So sweet & thought out for her peace.

[matthewgarber]

Tiny home vibes in LA! The Halliburton fam turning their garage into an ADU is a game-changer. Cheers to living large in a small spot.

[nataliatena]

Monique's garage glow-up is legit goals! Digging the tiny home vibes, especially that slick ADU design. Living large in a tiny space? Nailed it!

[sarahdee]

I'm 70 and just downsized from a 3br home in the woods to a new, bright 1 br apartment. Both my kids live in cold winter climates, which I detest, but I sure wish I could be near one of them as I (presumably) continue to age. The ADU is spectacular!

[nilsilva]

This made me cry tears of joy. What a beautiful mother.Equally, what a beautiful and grateful daughter. Treasure each other greatly. Love is truly the best gift you can give.

[edwardcharleswellsgrandfat]

Granny's glam garage is my new fave tiny escape! Carmen Suerro and Pierre De Angelis made this garage into a small house.

[johnmorgan]

Karin's move from NYC to LA, turning her spot into a tiny home, is pure inspo! Living the Cali life in style.

[IloveSituandbob]

The daughter is right, mom is a special lady. The respect and love they all have for each other is so remarkable. They all need each other and the gratitude the daughter has is so beautiful. More people could learn from this story. Most families would have put their older family members in a home. To the husband and wife, well done guys!

[naomipower]

Living close to your kids and grandkids is a grandparent’s happiness! I can imagine Karin’s happiness when she sees her tiny home for the first time!

[milajavinsee]

Watching Karin's transformation is fueling my desire to build an ADU housing.

[trudygyrl]

"I'm surrounded by love & beauty"
What a beautiful story❤

[connievandergriff]

I'm teary-eyed because this video is very well done in showing this loving family. They are our neighbors so we watched the rebuilding process, including some glitches, and the careful thought that went into it. It is a delightful place and an example of what is possible. I'm very happy to see it shared here and in the AARP magazine.

[ChaylenBarrett]

Loving the Granny flat! This is what I want when I get older!

[christinedavenier]

Got some serious design envy watching this ADU tour! Karin's garage transformation is next level. Proving small spaces can be boujee too.

[lb]

What a beautiful story. Lovely people all around from the daughter, to her husband, the neighbors n Glamma😊❤

[dmac]

Omg I'm balling like a baby and I'm so glad to see this video and I know exactly what I would/will do for my mom when the time comes., love this

[kathyvincent]

It is so sweet of Monique and her husband to renovate their garage into Karin’s tiny home!

[oliviacolman]

This garage-to-ADU transformation is a DIY dream come true!