Governor Gavin Newsom has signed five Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Housing Bills containing legislation making the addition of ADUs far easier and cheaper in California. This will significantly impact anyone who wishes to build an ADU. Here is a summary [...]
This is often the first question we get, even before we know what size, shape or specification the YardPod is. While we have standard designs with standard prices, nearly all customers customize their YardPods, and their requirements in terms of [...]
What can you do with 100 square feet? by Liz Stinson, Curbed, September 5, 2009 If this house outside Vancouver is any indication, quite a bit. The tiny home perches on a wooded hill overlooking the city and does more [...]
The wrong choice can be costly! Buildings in the USA are regulated by local authorities and two forms of permit are required for almost all buildings: “Planning Permits” and “Building Permits.” Planning regulates zoning, size, proximity to boundaries, etc. Building [...]
Here’s how to prepare if you’re dreaming of an office-free existence. by: Laura Belgray, August 12, 2019. Money In my work lifetime, I’ve had what you’d call “dream jobs” at cool companies. I was an ad copywriter at SPY Magazine [...]
From the UK, but equally applicable in the USA: "A new shed was the third most common home improvement made over the last five years, just behind garden landscaping and a Kitchen remodel. Making the right changes to your home [...]
One of the most common questions we receive is from people who want a space-saving bed in their YardPod. Usually, these are for visiting guests who will stay a short time. Options include convertible sofas which are the most popular [...]
The #1 question is usually: “How much does a YardPod cost?” We have delivered YardPods for between $7,000 and $40,000. Cost is dependent on size, geometry and finishes. If you want to have a YardPod at the lowest possible cost, [...]
Q1: What is a YardPod? A: A YardPod is a well-designed, modern, high-quality, insulated stand-alone building of 120 sq.ft. or less, designed for use as a Home Office or Studio. Q2: Are Permits required? A: Most local authorities allow such [...]
For many people across the world, work no longer means navigating rush hour traffic or subway crowds to make it to work and spending 9 to 5 there. In the mobile age, more and more companies are relegating offices. [...]