ADU Guide

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) have made homeownership far more accessible to Los Angeles residents. Between 2017 and 2022, over 25,000 ADUs have been approved for

As we march forward into 2023, Minix Home team of ADU experts has stepped back and surveyed the state of ADUs. We’ve done a deep

Homeowners are investing in accessory dwelling units (ADUs) more than ever before. One way to simplify the process of building an ADU is by using

Everything You Need to Know About Building an ADU Minix Home has helped hundreds of homeowners in 50+ municipalities across the West Coast create ADUs they love.

Choosing the Right ADU Kitchen for Your ADU  The kitchen space can be easily overlooked when designing your ADU. But the Cottage team doesn’t think

The Rise of ADUs in California With the demand for housing on the rise and the need for flexible living options becoming more apparent, ADUs

We’re excited to announce Minix Home official expansion into the Los Angeles area! Demand for ADUs in LA has skyrocketed over the past few years,

We’re excited to announce our $15m Series A financing led by Fifth Wall and joined by new investors 1Sharpe Ventures and DivcoWest Ventures. The round, covered

Site & Utility Conditions: Prepare for your ADU  When your accessory dwelling unit is complete, what guests and visitors will see is the new exteriors

Breaking Down Your ADU  As a custom ADU builder that constructs your new accessory dwelling unit from the ground up, Cottage is able to design

You have just decided to continue moving forward with your ADU after choosing the right floor plan and designer for your project. Great work! Beyond the concrete, timber, and

With Accessory Dwelling Units exploding in interest and volume across California, more and more homeowners want to know what the construction process looks like for their own

Since California’s new set of Accessory Dwelling Unit laws came into effect in January 2020, we have witnessed just how much value a well-planned ADU

Many homeowners think that building an ADU can be accomplished with just an architect and a general contractor. But designing, planning, permitting, and building a

We previously covered how to choose the right ADU layout for your project. However, the design process doesn’t stop after you’ve settled on a preliminary layout for

Congratulations! You have decided to take the next step on your Accessory Dwelling Unit journey by pursuing an ADU project. Balancing your ADU use case(s),

In previous posts, we covered the soft costs of planning for your ADU and the hard costs of construction for your custom unit. But once you have determined your

In previous posts, we covered the soft costs of planning for your accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and the hard costs of construction for your custom unit. But once a

Without a doubt, the construction of ADUs has accelerated rapidly over the past few years. State laws understand that Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory

As you embark on your ADU journey, one of the first steps you will encounter is choosing the right designer for your Accessory Dwelling Unit.