Smart Ideas for Better Living

Deciding what is best for your family is not always easy, especially when an aging parent needs more support but still wants privacy and independence.

For many families, a nursing home is part of that conversation. It may be the right choice...

If you've started researching accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Atlanta, you've probably run into the same fork in the road: go with a prefab ADU and get something faster, or go custom and get something that actually fits your property. It's a...

Most families don't plan for multigenerational living until something changes, like a parent's health shifts or an adult child moves back home. When that happens, everyone involved has to make adjustments. While moving in together has its benefits,...

If you're looking to build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in Decatur, you've probably already figured out that the rules here don't match what you'll find in Atlanta or anywhere else in DeKalb County. Decatur does its own thing. There's a...

What could extra living space do for you?Could it be a space for your kid returning home from college or an aging parent you're helping care for? What about that idea you had for running an Airbnb? Having an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) can offer...

Most homeowners start an ADU project by thinking about the finished space. They picture a rental unit, a guest house, a place for family, or a backyard office that finally gives them more flexibility. What they usually do not picture is the...

It's a warm spring day. You're looking out in your backyard and envisioning a small cottage for your family. Or maybe you start thinking about a garage apartment, a basement unit, or a separate space that could bring in rental income down the road.

Adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to your home can be a great move. 

Maybe you’re planning for rental income. Maybe you want space for aging parents. Maybe you’re simply thinking ahead about how to make your property more flexible in the...

If you’ve been thinking about adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to your property and listing it on Airbnb, you’re not alone. Homeowners across Atlanta are exploring how an ADU can generate income, increase flexibility, and boost long-term...

If you’re thinking about building an ADU in Atlanta, you’re probably asking two questions right away:

"When should we start?" and "How long is this going to take?"

Those are smart questions because ADUs aren’t weekend projects. Between planning,...