Building tiny backyard homes can be expensive. The units can range in cost — from under $100,000 to over $300,000. Three states will help with the cost by providing homeowners with grant money. Here ...

Cottage gardens are charming, quaint, and lush with greenery. They are dominated by flowers and foliage, and—unlike their formal English garden cousins—cottage gardens are meant to be a compact, ...

Construction takes only a few days and minimal tools. Imagine stepping into a cozy cottage filled with books, art supplies, and plants. This doesn’t have to be a daydream; you can build your own tiny ...

A few years ago, when Joyce Higashi decided to build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in her backyard in San Jose, California, she saw it as a passive source of income. She had a large lot, so the new ...