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It's easy to fall in love with an ADU floor plan. Large windows, a beautiful kitchen, an open living area, and enough space for everyone to feel comfortable. On paper, everything looks...

What if your parents could live a few steps away without giving up their independence? Or your adult children could afford to stay in Pasadena while building their own future?

Building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in Altadena is an opportunity to make more of the property you already own. Whether you want a private home for aging parents, space...

There's a good chance your Santa Monica property has more potential than you're currently using. Maybe it's the garage that has slowly become a storage room. Maybe it's a section...

When homeowners start planning an accessory dwelling unit in Glendale, they usually focus on the building itself. How many bedrooms will fit? Should it have an open kitchen?

When parents begin talking about moving closer to adult children, the benefits of proximity are usually easy to see. Help is easier to reach, family dinners can happen more...

Most ADU projects start with inspiration. Homeowners save floor plans, screenshots, Pinterest images, builder galleries, and clever small-space ideas until they have a pretty...

A caregiver ADU can make an enormous difference when someone you love needs more day-to-day support. Having help only a few steps away can make meals, appointments...

When homeowners first start thinking about an ADU, the backyard often looks like the obvious place to begin. There is open ground, room behind the main house, and a general...

In Culver City, that question can become especially interesting. Homes here span decades of architectural styles, from Spanish and traditional houses to midcentury properties...