A change in New York state law allows local communities to give tax breaks to homeowners who build accessory dwelling units, also called “granny flats.” ...

John Erwin of John Erwin Remodeling currently is building a 600-square-foot, soon-to-be ADU near Rainier Vista Park in Lacey.

For several weeks now, an extended negotiation has been taking place between Colorado Springs city officials on one side and ...

“I always wanted to get my hands on a backyard rec room or ADU project,” Marina says. When it came to the stylish addition the family ultimately made to their two-car garage, their vision was clear: ...

For years, Los Angeles has been building up its accessory dwelling unit (or ADU) housing stock, and now these small homes are proving to be more than just a solution to the housing crisis.

This one-bedroom ADU by Samara sits in a backyard behind the main home. Photo courtesy Samara. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) can be an appealing way to maximize living space on a residential lot ...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams wants to allow certain homeowners to add extra dwellings in their backyards, attics, and ...

The ADU, which often looks like a tiny home ... was the $125,000 it was going to cost to build one of these in my backyard,” Deputy Mayor Malcolm Miller said. “I mean, I could go out and ...