Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have surged in popularity in many parts of the country because of the many opportunities they offer. Homeowners use their ADUs – also commonly-known as tiny houses, granny flats, in-law suites, and more – for a wide range of purposes. These include everything from building a home office or studio space to [...]

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S., it shuttered offices around the country, forcing millions of workers to transition to working from home instead. While some had dedicated office spaces in their homes, many were forced to find improvised solutions for their workspace needs.  Three years later, some companies have pushed a “return to the office,” [...]

Creatives need space to create. But with real estate at a premium these days, finding space for the purpose of making art and music can be prohibitively expensive and difficult. However, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) offer an opportunity to build a space that isn’t just functional as an art or music studio – but ideal for [...]

One of the best features of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is the fact they can serve a huge range of functions. The most common use is to add living space – either for personal use or as a rental property – but people use ADUs for many other purposes. They’re a popular choice for an [...]

As additional dwelling units (ADUs) have become more popular, manufacturers around the world have started to produce prefab structures designed to serve the same purpose. Many of these come with enticing price points that are, at face value, significantly lower than the cost of building an ADU from scratch.  However, those advertised prices don’t tell the [...]

There are many ways that people use accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Some use it as a guest suite for friends and family members. Others use theirs as an art or music studio. Some small business owners run their company from their ADU.  But perhaps the most popular use for an ADU is as an income-generating rental [...]

A little more than a decade ago, building a tiny house as a living space likely seemed like a fringe idea to most people. For decades, the average size of single-family houses in the U.S. had only grown. According to data from the U.S. Census, the average square footage of new houses built in the U.S. [...]