"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A backyard guest house may seem like a luxury few can afford, but this home improvement project can cost ...

Building a tiny house is a detailed process that combines planning, craftsmanship, and problem-solving at every stage. This ...

Finding affordable housing seems to be increasingly difficult, no matter where you live. Most people who rent simply can't afford to buy their own home because of the massive up-front costs. In fact, ...

Meet Rochelle, who lives in a beautiful tiny house on 1.5 acres in Biddeford, Maine. This home is legally permitted as a single-family residence and has the potential for an additional dwelling unit ...

Looking to get a "tiny home" but not sure about all the costs involved? Tiny homes typically measure around 100 to 400 square feet, and have been a popular option for those wanting to downsize their ...

Building a backyard cottage can be expensive: In the San Francisco Bay Area, for example, even a small accessory dwelling unit (ADU) might cost more than $200,000. And getting permits can take months.

As a freelance travel writer for 25 years, I thought I'd always be a renter in Australia. When COVID-19 stopped me from traveling, I decided to design and build a tiny house. At 56, I moved into my ...

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 01: Inside one of the 39 units at a new Tiny Homes community to house people who are experiencing homelessness on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 in North Hollywood, CA. The 10ft ...

Brand used local hemlock for exterior siding and interior wall paneling, floors and built-in cabinetry. When a few oak trees ...