The best replacement for garages is sheds.

The best alternatives to garages are rated as following:
★★★★★  sheds
★★★★★  carports
★★★★  shops
★★★★  shelters
★★★  workshops
★★★  barns
★★  parking lots
★★  wood garages
★★  attached garages
★  storage sheds
★  storage buildings
★  buildings
★  pole barns

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Speaking about garages, one probably shouldn't forget about apartments.

Other search terms related to garages and their ratings are:
★★★★★ apartments
★★★★ lofts
★ living quarters plans
★ apartment plans
★ apartments plans
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