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Name: Diana Pasquali, my husband, two kids, and golden retriever MiaLocation: Rockridge — Oakland, CaliforniaType of home: ADU / Tiny HouseSize: 280 square feetYears lived in: 8 years, owned Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: Our family of four lives in a small, Craftsman house and wanted a little more space so that we could have guests and storage. We had a falling down, cinder block garage that was home to rats and spiders. We knocked it down!

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An Accessory Dwelling Unit, or ADU, is an additional living space on your property, most commonly in your backyard. ADUs are popular home additions because they can be optimized to fit your specific needs and their often-detached nature means you can expand your living space without the hassle of home construction or remodeling. Whether you call it a granny flat, cottage, casita, or in-law suite, an ADU comes in many sizes and styles.

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An ADU is called an Accessory Dwelling Unit. Other names include backyard cottage, in-law unit, or granny flat. This is essentially a tiny home. They can be used to bring in rental income house aging family members, and so on. Here are ten tips to help you with your ADU project. If you’re a homeowner in California, chances are you’ve heard of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) - independent residences located on the same lot as the main dwelling. Click here to read more:

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Here's everything you need to know about accessory dwelling units and why so many homeowners are jumping on this latest trend in eldercare. Learn more about granny pods and dad pads at HGTV.com to see why this alternative to assisted living is booming across the country.

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