Building a backyard guest house is not cheap, but the cost varies between choosing a ready-made, converted structure, or prefab building for your property.

If neighbors can see into your backyard, chat with them before you start planning to make sure you won't receive any complaints once you've spent time and money building the tree house. Find a ...

L.A. County wants to help build guest houses in backyards — for ... The L.A. County pilot program will lend homeowners $75,000 to build a backyard house or $50,000 for a bootleg renovation for ...

If you're not quite ready to move your entire life into a tiny space like this, never fear: You can convert it into a guest home, a studio, garden house, pool house, or truly anything your heart ...

In this article, we’ll tell you how to design, build and plant a rain garden suitable for your yard. We’ve condensed it to a few handy guidelines. You won’t need any special tools or equipment.

The ADU is specifically built to be as energy-efficient as possible. Homeowner sparks interest with new guest house ...

A new state bill, supported by L.A.’s mayor, removed some barriers to building the new units, and after it went into effect in 2017, the number of permits for backyard homes increased 1,851% ...

Unable to afford a condo in the area, they decided instead to build a 645-square-foot house in Mr. Rohin’s backyard. By Michael Kaminer Published Jan. 24, 2025 Updated Jan. 26, 2025 ...

If you're considering building a tiny home in your yard, here are some pros and cons to consider. And, be sure to check your state's or town's guidelines as well. Pro: ADUs increase the value of ...

Home designer Dwell has launched its first multipurpose backyard home. The company joined forces with Abodu and Norm Architects to build the 540-square-foot Dwell House. It can serve as a ...

Amazon Is Selling a DIY Backyard Guest House. It can be built in 8 hours. By Elizabeth Gulino. Save Article. Amazon. Allwood Studio Cabin Kit. $9,595 at Amazon. Credit: Amazon.