ORIGINAL: Teachu2
It's a win-win situation. The existing shop is attached to the house, and will become our office and exercise equipment area. That frees up a bedroom for guests and one for her sewing room.
She also is looking out for my long-term mental health - the old shop was so full I couldn't enjoy it! The actual building will be 30x44', with an internal wall to partition off 12x30' for my welding equipment and such.
AND YES - SHE"S A GREAT SPOUSE!