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Guides on costs, permits, financing, and floor plans — plus stories from real ADU builds.
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.
How to Build an ADU in 5 Steps with Confidence
Build an ADU in 5 steps. Real costs per square foot, the 15 milestones, ADU types, and permit tips to plan your backyard home.
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.
Modular ADU: Make No Faux Pas in a Hurry
Thinking about a modular ADU in California? Here's what it really costs, how long it takes, and the questions to ask before you buy.
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.
How to finance an ADU: 10 powerful options
Compare 10 ways to finance an ADU, from HELOCs and construction loans to renovation loans, credit, and newer equity-share deals.
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.