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February 8, 2018January 16, 2022 Jim Kane Accessory Dwelling Unit Articles, ADU Articles

ADU Landlord Tips: Preparing Your Lease (Part 1)

With your ADU construction, preparation, decoration, and landscaping complete, you’re almost ready to bring in renters. The […]

New wall and ground for a modern extension of a house. ADU
December 21, 2017January 16, 2022 Jim Kane Accessory Dwelling Unit Articles, ADU Articles

5 Tips for Building an Energy Efficient ADU

 If you’re thinking about or already planning to build an ADU on your property, it’s important to […]

Relaxing Modern Living Room and Kitchen room Interior in an ADU.
December 14, 2017September 1, 2020 Jim Kane Accessory Dwelling Unit Articles, ADU Articles

How to Optimize Space In Your New ADU

This entry is part 1 of 11 in the series Accessory Dwelling Unit

Anyone who’s been looking into ADU designs recently has probably had to face a very stark truth: […]

Attractive young asian adult couple looking at blue prints for an ADU in Hawaii.
December 7, 2017October 7, 2020 Jim Kane Accessory Dwelling Unit Articles, ADU Articles

Just How Big is a 400 sq ft ADU?

This entry is part 2 of 11 in the series Accessory Dwelling Unit

Building an ADU on your property is one of the most beneficial things you can do for […]

A couple looking at a blueprint for their ADU hawaii
November 23, 2017January 16, 2022 Jim Kane ADU Articles

5 Decisions to Make Before Starting Your ADU Construction

If you want a source of passive income and to do a community service at the same […]

Colourful hats on sandy beach by the sea, Guest house or ADU, short for Accessory Dwelling Unit.
November 2, 2017July 10, 2021 Jim Kane Accessory Dwelling Unit Articles, ADU Articles

The 9 Basic Requirements for Building an ADU in Hawaii

This entry is part 10 of 11 in the series Accessory Dwelling Unit

Since the dawn of property ownership, people have been building smaller dwellings near their pre-existing homes. In Australia, […]

Panoramic view of Waikiki and Honolulu as seen from Diamond Head
August 24, 2017August 25, 2020 Jim Kane ADU Articles, Building Permit Articles, Hawaii Drafting Service Articles

What’s the 411 with Hawaii ADU’s: The FAQs Continued

This entry is part 5 of 11 in the series Accessory Dwelling Unit

If you live or even occasionally visit Hawaii, you’re probably already aware of the intense housing crunch […]

Owner-builder smiling and checking the result of his work
August 10, 2017August 25, 2020 Jim Kane DIY Articles, Hawaii Drafting Service Articles

How Hard Is It To Be An Owner Builder And To Act As Your Own General Contractor?

A typical property owner who wants to embark on an ADU project as an owner-builder finds the advantages very […]

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