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ADUs & In-Law Suites (Accessory Dwelling Units)
planning ADU projects, in-law suite designs, ADU permitting process, cost of building ADUs, converting spaces to ADUs, detached ADU designs, attached ADU options, ADU HVAC planning, ADU electrical considerations, plumbing for ADUs, budgeting for ADUs, eco-friendly ADU designs, zoning regulations for ADUs,…
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Keeping a useful doorway in an attached ADU fire separation
A doorway between an attached ADU and the main dwelling could be convenient, but I’m unsure how much it changes the required fire separation. Do local code and…
Heat-pump or standard electric water heater for a small ADU?
I’m comparing a heat-pump water heater with a conventional electric tank for a roughly 500-square-foot ADU intended for one or two occupants. The unit would have one bathroom…
adu renovation pitfalls - garage conversion vs. backyard cottage
Been thinking about converting my garage into an ADU, but then I saw some really cool backyard cottages online and now I'm torn. Garage seems cheaper and quicker,…
If I wanted a backyard guest house, how deep would my pockets need to be?
Been daydreaming lately about putting a little guest house in the backyard. You know, something cozy and private - perfect for when family visits or maybe even renting…
MAKING YOUR BACKYARD HOME AS GREEN AS POSSIBLE
Been thinking lately... what if someone wanted to build one of those backyard tiny homes, but really wanted it to be as energy-smart as possible? Like, solar panels…
Struggling with my new ADU's layout - anyone else find it tricky?
Just moved my mom into our backyard ADU, and um, I thought we'd planned everything perfectly. But turns out, some of the doorways and hallways are kinda tight…
Finally figured out heating and cooling for our backyard unit
Just wrapped up installing a mini-split system in the backyard ADU we built for my folks. Gotta admit, was a bit of a headache at first trying to…
Finally got my tiny home's heating and cooling dialed in
Just wrapped up installing a ductless mini-split system in my backyard ADU, and man, it's a game changer. Quiet, efficient, and my electric bill didn't even flinch. Curious…
Navigating the Pipes: Smart Plumbing Tips for Your Backyard Unit
Just finished setting up plumbing in my backyard unit, and man, learned a thing or two the hard way. Quick tip: install shut-off valves for each fixture separately…
struggling to keep my backyard unit warm - any insulation advice?
So, I've got this little backyard unit we built last year - it's basically a small studio space for guests and sometimes my brother crashes there when he's…
