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June 23, 2021
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Stan Acton

The Benefits of Building a Backyard Apartment

Are you looking for ways to fit your aging parents into your current home? Do you want to make a little extra money on the side by renting out space in your house on Airbnb?

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June 9, 2021
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Stan Acton

Your Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Casita Floor Plans

Do you have enough space in your residential lot for a casita? For those who don’t know, casita is a Spanish word. It translates to ‘little house’ and it means a small residential...

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May 20, 2021
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Stan Acton

How to Choose the Right Granny Flat Plan for Your Home

By 2034, experts predict that seniors will outnumber children in the US. This means that a little over a decade from now, there will be 77 million Americans over the age of 65.

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May 12, 2021
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Stan Acton

Detached Guest House Ideas in San Jose

You love having friends and family over to visit. What you don’t love is having to share your home with them for extended periods of time.

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February 16, 2021
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Stan Acton

A True ADU Horror Story (and how to avoid one)

First off, we talk to lots of homeowners who are looking to build an ADU. In fact, Acton ADU periodically hears from homeowners that have already started...

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December 22, 2020
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Stan Acton

The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Perfect San Jose Auxiliary Dwelling Unit

We all want our friends and family to have a roof over their heads at all times, but affordable housing continues to be an issue in the U.S.

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December 16, 2020
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Stan Acton

Why Winter is the Perfect Time to Build Your ADU

As the old builder’s adage goes, if you can’t pour a foundation before winter, you shouldn’t do it until spring. And once upon a time, that was sound advice.

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November 19, 2020
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Stan Acton

7 Reasons to Build a Granny Flat for an Elderly Loved One

Have you been considering making an addition to your home? What about some form of an accessory dwelling unit , like a granny flat?

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November 5, 2020
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Stan Acton

The Ultimate Guide to Building a Backyard Office

Remember the days of 9-to-5, when everyone began the day with a tiresome trek to work and finished the day stretching out from their desk to walk to the car, bus, or train?

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October 29, 2020
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Stan Acton

How to Choose the Best ADU Builders: What to Look for and Questions to Ask

Have you had trouble finding the right tradesperson for a job around the house? Maybe it's because you haven't been asking the right questions.

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