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Guides on costs, permits, financing, and floor plans — plus stories from real ADU builds.
Modern ADU: Diverse and Full of Character
Explore modern ADU designs from 200 to 1,000 sq ft, plus prefab options, costs, and the steps to build your own backyard unit.
Casita Plans for Backyard: Transform Your Space with Ease
Explore casita plans for your backyard, from permits and materials to layout ideas. See how we turn yard space into a guest suite or ADU.
Small Kitchen Set: 10 Essential Tools For Efficient Cooking
Build a kitchen that works without crowding the counter. Our 10 essential tools for small kitchens, plus storage tips that scale.
ADU Plans and Designs: Accessory Dwelling Units 101
A practical guide to ADU plans: the three types, sizes from 150 to 1200 sqft, the 750 sqft fee exemption, and permitting.
Home Addition or ADU: how to make the right decision
Home addition or ADU? Compare costs, property taxes, and resale value so you can pick the right way to add space.
A simple guide to junior accessory dwelling units in Ca
Junior ADUs add a 150 to 500 sq ft unit inside your California home. Learn the rules, costs, and how a JADU differs from a regular ADU.
AR for ADU: Benefits of augmented reality building
Place a virtual ADU in your backyard with your iPhone. AR helps you visualize the design and avoid costly change orders before construction.
Mother-in-law unit: 5 ways to add without major construction
Add a mother-in-law suite using space you already have. Basement, garage, loft, pool house, or combined rooms, plus permit basics.
ADU Design: 5 Fail-Proof Features
Open floor plans, smart spatial planning, flexible universal design, ventilation, and lighting: the 5 must-have ADU design features.
Backyard Housing for Affordable Starter Homes
Compare tiny homes, ADUs, and conversions as affordable backyard housing in California, with costs, zoning rules, and the pros and cons.