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10 Things to Consider Before You Build an ADU

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.

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4 Hidden Costs of Accessory Dwelling Units to Consider Before Building

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.

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A 399-Square-Foot Accessory Dwelling Unit Feels Much Larger and Squeezed A Lot into a Studio

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.

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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?

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Hey everyone, are you considering adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) to your property? Below are the types of ADU: 1. Detached ADU: a standalone unit located separately from the main house. 2. Attached ADU: connected to the main house, sharing one or more walls. 3. Basement ADU: converting a basement into a living space. 4. ATTIC Conversion: transforming an underused attic space into a functional living area. Contact LuxDevLA today for expert guidance and construction services. Additional Dwelling Unit House Plans, Attached Adu Ideas, Basement Adu, Detached Adu, Attached Adu, Land Ideas, Basement Conversion, Building A Garage, Construction Contractors

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Types of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Hey everyone, are you considering adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) to your property? Below are the types of ADU: 1. Detached ADU: a standalone unit located separately from the main house. 2. Attached ADU: connected to the main house, sharing one or more walls. 3. Basement ADU: converting a basement into a living space. 4. ATTIC Conversion: transforming an underused attic space into a functional living area. Contact LuxDevLA today for expert guidance and construction services.

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Accessory Dwelling Units aka BACKYARD HOMES for DUMMYS

Accessory Dwelling Units aka BACKYARD HOMES for DUMMYSA 17 minute view of the BACKYARD HOME Movement The ADU industy is alive and well in San Diego and get

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This 350-Square-Foot Silver Lake Shed Became an Expressive ADU

The renovation turned a run-down backyard structure into a wonderfully funky celebration of mundane building vernacular

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'Granny Pods' Make It Possible for Seniors to Retire in Their Kids' Back Yards

If you have older relatives that want to be closer to you but not necessarily under the same roof, you may be interested in looking into granny pods.

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Dweller | Accessory Dwelling Units in Portland, OR | Prefab ADU Contractor

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.

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