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Two-bedroom house plans balance comfort, efficiency, and affordability — perfect for starter homes, downsizing, or ADU rental units.

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ADU

Studio ADU for Your Small Backyard: 5 Bold Design and Build Ideas

Five bold studio ADU ideas for a small backyard, plus California costs, permit requirements, and floor plans to fit as little as 150 sq ft.

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ADU

Modern 20x20 Mother-in-Law Suite: ideas, costs, floor plans

Design a 400 sq ft 20x20 mother-in-law suite: layout, accessibility, budgeting, and a permit-ready ADU package. See ideas, costs, and floor plans.

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Accessory Buildings

ADU Planner for your accessory dwelling unit with 500 designs

Plan your accessory dwelling unit with 500+ designs, all-in Bay Area estimates, and a clear permit-to-build path. Boost your home value 20-30%.

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ADU

Backyard Cabin Ideas: Practical Design for Your Outdoor Retreat

Practical backyard cabin ideas covering style, materials, layout, and permits. Learn how to design a compact, comfortable outdoor retreat.

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ADU

How to finance an ADU: 10 powerful options

Compare 10 ways to finance an ADU, from HELOCs and construction loans to renovation loans, credit, and newer equity-share deals.

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ADU

ADU Plans and Designs: Accessory Dwelling Units 101

A practical guide to ADU plans: the three types, sizes from 150 to 1200 sqft, the 750 sqft fee exemption, and permitting.

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ADU

A simple guide to junior accessory dwelling units in Ca

Junior ADUs add a 150 to 500 sq ft unit inside your California home. Learn the rules, costs, and how a JADU differs from a regular ADU.

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ADU

Home Addition or ADU: how to make the right decision

Home addition or ADU? Compare costs, property taxes, and resale value so you can pick the right way to add space.

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ADU

AR for ADU: Benefits of augmented reality building

Place a virtual ADU in your backyard with your iPhone. AR helps you visualize the design and avoid costly change orders before construction.

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ADU

Mother-in-law unit: 5 ways to add without major construction

Add a mother-in-law suite using space you already have. Basement, garage, loft, pool house, or combined rooms, plus permit basics.

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ADU

Modern ADU: Diverse and Full of Character

Explore modern ADU designs from 200 to 1,000 sq ft, plus prefab options, costs, and the steps to build your own backyard unit.