Everything You Need to Know About Building a Backyard House
A backyard house provides additional space for you and your family plus more. Click here to learn everything you need to know about building a backyard…
12 Things to Consider Before You Set Your ADU Plans In Motion
Are you considering building an accessory dwelling unit? Before you set your ADU plans in motion, here are twelve things to consider.
What Are the Key Features of an Accessory Dwelling Unit in California?
How does the law define an ADU and what features can you expect to find in one? Learn more about building an accessory dwelling unit in…
Everything to Consider When Designing San Jose ADUs
Whether you call them granny flats, in-law suites, or backyard homes, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are growing in popularity in California cities, including San Jose. The…
The Benefits of Building a Backyard Apartment
Are you looking for ways to fit your aging parents into your current home? Do you want to make a little extra money on the side…
Your Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Casita Floor Plans
Do you have enough space in your residential lot for a casita? For those who don’t know, casita is a Spanish word. It translates to ‘little…
How to Choose the Right Granny Flat Plan for Your Home
By 2034, experts predict that seniors will outnumber children in the US. This means that a little over a decade from now, there will be 77 million Americans…
Detached Guest House Ideas in San Jose
You love having friends and family over to visit. What you don’t love is having to share your home with them for extended periods of time…
A True ADU Horror Story (and how to avoid one)
First off, we talk to lots of homeowners who are looking to build an ADU. In fact, Acton ADU periodically hears from homeowners that have already…
The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Perfect San Jose Auxiliary Dwelling Unit
We all want our friends and family to have a roof over their heads at all times, but affordable housing continues to be an issue in…
Why Winter is the Perfect Time to Build Your ADU
As the old builder’s adage goes, if you can’t pour a foundation before winter, you shouldn’t do it until spring. And once upon a time, that…
7 Reasons to Build a Granny Flat for an Elderly Loved One
Have you been considering making an addition to your home? What about some form of an accessory dwelling unit, like a granny flat? Granny flats are a…