Adu backyard ideas

Read this first checkin of ADU plans and renderings for a small backyard and garage renovation in California.

San Francisco-based startup Avava Systems has constructed prefabricated tiny houses that take less than six weeks for construction.

What is a mother-in-law suite? If you have multiple generations (or roommates) living at home, it might be the right choice to add one!

Featured, recently built ADUs including flex space, in-law unit, detached, rental income generating, office and hobby spaces.

Name: Diana Pasquali, my husband, two kids, and golden retriever MiaLocation: Rockridge — Oakland, CaliforniaType of home: ADU / Tiny HouseSize: 280 square feetYears lived in: 8 years, owned Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: Our family of four lives in a small, Craftsman house and wanted a little more space so that we could have guests and storage. We had a falling down, cinder block garage that was home to rats and spiders. We knocked it down!

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.

Featured, recently built ADUs including flex space, in-law unit, detached, rental income generating, office and hobby spaces.

Smart storage and versatile furniture come together in this garage conversion. The tiny home designed by Hayley Francis now serves as guest quarters.

An Accessory Dwelling Unit, or ADU, is an additional living space on your property, most commonly in your backyard. ADUs are popular home additions because they can be optimized to fit your specific needs and their often-detached nature means you can expand your living space without the hassle of home construction or remodeling. Whether you call it a granny flat, cottage, casita, or in-law suite, an ADU comes in many sizes and styles.

This small backyard rental in-law suite's style is "traditional, simple and charming, yet refined."