July 6, 2026 · Omer Lewinsohn
I dug into the actual appraisal data on whether an ADU raises your home value, and the honest answer is more useful than the 30% everyone repeats.
July 6, 2026 · Omer Lewinsohn
About 18 states now allow ADUs statewide. Here is the real list, who is close, who isn't, and my honest estimate for where this lands by 2030.
May 7, 2026 · Omer Lewinsohn
Compare ADU financing options for 2026, including home equity, HELOCs, home equity loans, cash-out refinancing, renovation loans, construction loans, FHA 203(k), grants, local programs, and rental-income strategies.
May 7, 2026 · Omer Lewinsohn
Learn how ADU permits work in 2026, including zoning checks, building permits, plan review, inspections, fees, utility approvals, state law updates, and mistakes to avoid before building.
March 16, 2026 · Omer Lewinsohn
The bathroom in an Accessory Dwelling Unit is a space where smart design can make a huge impact. While the footprint may be small, a well planned ADU bathroom can feel spacious, luxurious, and highly functional. The key is to choose fixtures, materials, and layouts that maximize every inch of space without sacrificing style.
March 16, 2026 · Omer Lewinsohn
I have built enough small kitchens to know where the money hides. Here is how I plan an ADU kitchen that actually cooks, not just one that photographs well.
March 16, 2026 · Omer Lewinsohn
I build small ADUs, and half of what people call interior design is really construction. Here is what to lock in before drywall, and what can safely wait.
March 11, 2026 · Omer Lewinsohn
I have built enough of these to know which ADU design ideas clear setbacks and which only look good on a mood board. Here is what really works, by type.
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