My mother wanted independence, not assisted living. So we're building her a 2-bedroom home in our backyard.

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A woman stands in front of a home that's under construction.
Shalini Karnani Bonjour in front of her mother's ADU.

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A modern collection of tiny homes is available in the US for the first time starting at $52,000 apiece — take a look

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A medium-sized NIWA cabin made by Koto Studio, with aman exiting it.
A medium-sized NIWA cabin made by Koto Studio.

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Backyard tiny homes are finally legal in New York City. They could be a boon for homeowners who can afford construction.

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An ecological living module, a 22-square-meter 'tiny house,' is on display at the United Nations Plaza in New York City.
Thousands of New York City homeowners are finally eligible to build a tiny home, or accessory dwelling unit, in their backyards.

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4 homeowners tell us why they built an extra tiny home on their property instead of moving

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The front of the Benjamin's ADU.
The front of the Benjamin's ADU.

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This futuristic tiny home looks like a spaceship and feels like a 5-star hotel. See inside.

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A futuristic, metal tiny home in the center of a forest.
The Pebl Grand tiny cabin, designed by Hello Wood.

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I made $20,000 in 5 months by renting out extra apartments in my Sacramento backyard

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George Warren posing in front of the ADU he built in his Sacramento backyard.
George Warren in front of the ADU he built in his Sacramento backyard.

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I downsized to an ADU I built in my Sacramento yard. I pay only $520 toward my mortgage and am saving up for my next home.

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Blanca Barragan during the construction of the shed micro-home in her backyard.
Blanca Barragan during the construction of the shed micro-home in her backyard.

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I turned my garage into an apartment I rent out. It helps me afford retirement and almost paid off my mortgage.

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Helen Boxwill in front of her home.
Helen Boxwill built an accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, on her property in Long Island, New York, for rental income.

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New York City will pay homeowners up to $395,000 to build an extra dwelling in their garage or basement to help ease the housing shortage

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An ADU model in New York City.
An Ecological Living Module, a 22-square-meter "tiny house", is displayed at the United Nations headquarters in New York, July 16, 2018.

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