Sarita came into actress Cheryl Hines' life at a significant time, starting out as her assistant, then diving head-first into the role of the nanny when Cheryl’s daughter, Catherine, was born. “She made more of an impact on my family than anyone I know,” said Cheryl of the special bond her daughter and Sarita share. “She taught Cat so much. Cat is the way she is because of Sarita.” Sarita and her husband always dreamed of transforming the detached storage garage behind their home into a haven for guests. Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott were more than ready to help transform this space on Celebrity IOU — with a little help from Cheryl, of course.

Sarita and her family never used the garage behind their home for cars. Over the years, odds and ends had collected inside it. Rats and other animals made it their home, too. Cheryl and the designers were determined to put this square footage to use by making it a multi-function space that could be enjoyed by the family and their houseguests.

The exterior now boasts both functionality and infused color. The garage’s barn doors were replaced with a large retractable glass door to let in light and create an open concept indoor-outdoor space. Drew and Jonathan cut a grid pattern into the existing driveway to simulate the look of patio pavers. New outdoor furnishings and a fire pit provide ambiance. After much debate, the team painted the stucco dark green. The modern, sophisticated palette is distinct and fresh but still coordinates with Sarita’s main house.

“The garage was for storage, but it’s scary,” warned Cheryl. “Sarita would never let me come in here.” Together, the crew would need to clear out junk and clean.