Despite its name, the mother-in-law suite can serve purposes other than housing mothers-in-law. They are small additions to an existing home, typically under 1,000 square feet, to accommodate ...

If you’ve ever wished your backyard shed looked less like… well, a shed, this Handy Home model is basically the glow-up of your dreams. With a little dormer, double doors, three multi-paned windows, ...

Over the past few years, ADUs (accessory dwelling units) have been gaining popularity as a way for homeowners to add a little extra living space to their property, while also maintaining a sense of ...

Last month we ran a feature on three folks -- Joinell Friedstrom in Gresham, Dennis Lewis in Oregon City and Harley Leiber in Southeast Portland -- who had built small outbuildings on their property.