Sleek and cool, this modern ADU floor plan does a lot with 818 square feet. For example, a big island in the kitchen offers relaxed seating and extra counter space. Nearby, a storage closet could also ...

Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, can be a source of extra income or extra space. Here's what they are and how to finance ...

The city council is expected to legalize secondary self-contained apartments on properties with a main single family home.

Abrams, 72, spent $350,000 on an ADU in her yard so she could age in place, and her daughter moved into the property's main ...

More states and cities are promoting backyard cottages, converted garages, and other add-on units. Are they making an impact?