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Landscaping Multifunctional Small Yards
- By ADU Magazine
Challenges and Solutions: Landscaping Multifunctional Small Yards. Do you have a small backyard that you’d like to landscape? Are you hesitant because your yard already


Ten Things to Consider for your ADU to Age in Place
Ten Things to Consider for your ADU to Age in Place Aging in place is the decision to live in the home of your choice


Design Diversity along the California Coast
Design Diversity along the California Coast Six Striking Styles of Residential Architecture in the Golden State, from Victorian to Ultra-Modern you can apply to your


Quick Guide to Dog-Friendly Plants
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Quick Guide to Dog-Friendly Plants Landscape Plants That Are Safe For Man’s Best Friend Anyone who has a dog knows how easily they can steal
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Finding ADU Software to Build the Perfect ADU
Finding ADU Software to Build the Perfect ADU The accessory dwelling unit market has blossomed in California over the past few years since its state



Why Build an ADU?
WHY BUILD AN ADU? Just as each ADU is unique to its owner and occupants, so are the reasons for creating or building one on


Retiring in Place with an ADU
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Retiring in Place with an ADU As we get older, we often struggle with maintaining our homes. The requirements of keeping up a bigger residence


Caretaker / Nanny / Housekeeper Quarters
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Caretaker, Au-pair / Nanny or Housekeeper Quarters The use of an additional unit and living space for those that assist or provide services to families


In-Law or Family Quarters
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In-Law and Family Quarters “In-Law quarters” is perhaps one of the most recognized names for an ADU or JADU. And, for a good reason. Bringing


Home Office / Study Space
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Home Office / Study Space Once thought of as a high-level amenity, a home office is now one of the hotlist items for many homeowners.


ADU: The Perfect Guest Lodging
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ADU: The Perfect Guest Lodging Everyone wants to visit, where do they stay? In the ADU or JADU, of course! Yes, it is not the


Rental Income / Unit
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ADU: Rental Income – Space With prices continuing to increase, affordable housing is becoming a more challenging situation for the American family. Something noted even


Adult Children Returning Home
- By ADU Magazine
Adult Children Returning Home The Boomerang Bungalow Congratulations, your kid is out of the house! You did it. You raised them. Prepared them. Got them


Unexpected or Temporary Residence
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Uexpected Residence or Temporary Need While most homeowners create an ADU or JADU with a specific purpose in mind, some look at the potential of