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

Experts say affordable housing must come in many forms. But early signs show backyard homes—a win for landowners and renters ...

In housing-strapped Los Angeles, a single mom adds an ADU to accommodate her three teenagers and aging parents.

Acton ADU introduces the Build Ready Configurator, an online tool designed to revolutionize the way homeowners plan and ...

They weren't interested in renting an apartment long term, so they opted for a more affordable option: an accessory dwelling unit, or ADU. They now live in a 1,200-square-foot, three-bedroom ...