They are referred to by a wide variety of less formal names, including “basement apartment,” “mother-in-law suite,” “backyard ...

For an extra $9,990, you can get a fully off-grid Microhaus with solar power, a battery, and a composting toilet.

New York City homeowners who build backyard cottages or attic apartments on their properties could be eligible for property ...

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They're known as granny flats, mother-in-law suites, and backyard cottages. Now, building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in neighborhoods across Denver just got a lot easier.

One option would be to let homeowners build more backyard cottages for use by relatives, friends or renters. Legally called accessory dwelling units, these cottages are one- or two-bedroom ...