Attached dwelling unit

Accessory dwelling units (ADU) are having a moment of popularity in some areas of the U.S., but is adding one to your home right for you?

Move over, McMansions. Seattle just started its "mother-in-law" era.

An ADU is called an Accessory Dwelling Unit. Other names include backyard cottage, in-law unit, or granny flat. This is essentially a tiny home. Here are ten tips to help you with your ADU project.

Backyard ADUs shares what trends they think homeowners will see when building their small home or accessory dwelling unit in the new year, examining everything from planning to design, construction and more.

Name: Cindy Brahs, husband, and our adult kids have moved in during COVID-19.Location: Costa Mesa, CaliforniaType of home: ADU CottageSize: 399 square feetYears lived in: We have renovated the main house ourselves over the past 4 years and just completed the ADU cottage. Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: Welcome to our “Corona” Cottage. After completing the renovation of our main house, we decided to add an ADU cottage over our garage.

Dweller builds accessory dwelling units or ADUs using modular construction processes and an innovative ownership structure to drive down the cost of building and owning housing in crowded cities.

Every kit home model offered by Mighty Small Homes can become your perfect ADU.

Income Property Ideas: This custom ADU was built by Neil Kelly Company and designed by Chad Ruhoff in Southeast Portland, Oregon. It's a 1BR/1BA suite with a complete kitchen and full living and dining space featuring modern, contemporary and industrial design elements. Modern Home Remodeling Ideas. Black House Paint Ideas.

Constructing a "granny flat" or garage apartment? It can be a pricey undertaking—albeit one that pays off in the long run. Make sure you're aware of these potential ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) costs that can sneak up on you.