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February 8, 2018February 23, 2023Accessory Dwelling Unit

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 income to start paying […]

New wall and ground for a modern extension of a house. ADU
December 21, 2017February 23, 2023Accessory Dwelling Unit

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 remember that the cost of […]

Relaxing Modern Living Room and Kitchen room Interior in an ADU.
December 14, 2017February 23, 2023Accessory Dwelling Unit

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: ADU’s are small. Unlike normal […]

Attractive young asian adult couple looking at blue prints for an ADU in Hawaii.
December 7, 2017February 23, 2023Accessory Dwelling Unit

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 your neighborhood. It can provide […]

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November 23, 2017February 23, 2023Accessory Dwelling Unit

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 time, a rare opportunity to […]

Colourful hats on sandy beach by the sea, Guest house or ADU, short for Accessory Dwelling Unit.
November 2, 2017February 23, 2023Accessory Dwelling Unit

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, they call them Granny Flats, […]

Panoramic view of Waikiki and Honolulu as seen from Diamond Head
August 24, 2017February 23, 2023Accessory Dwelling Unit

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 going on, especially when it […]

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August 10, 2017August 25, 2020DIY Articles, Hawaii Drafting Service

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 compelling – reduced project costs […]

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