I have your 2 options. I like to use the garage to park the vehicle out of the weather so I build n work in the shop. Most newer garage door openers have a vacation mode which deactivates the remotes. If hard wired you can pull the breaker if the breaker box is nearby.


I got back into RC 2 years ago. I just dedicated a work space in the shop for my RC work. The shop is 30x40 and I have all my tools, power equipment and an area for storage. I have a separate meter for the building and a bathroom. The separate meter is an added expense to the electrical bill.


Building in an uninsulated shop can get uncomfortable fast without AC or heat. Here in Texas the temps are hitting 99 so the shop is a sweat box without AC. I run a fan but all it does is blow the hot air around. I'm use to it as I've been working in the shop for 26 years. Now as I get older, I'm checking out those portable, wheeled AC units to replace the fan.


Before you commit to the out building you need to get an estimate on cost to run electric and add any creature comforts you may want. You need electric and water. Then decide if that move is doable. For now, I suggest you start in the garage while you check out if a move to the outbuilding is better.