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Sarah Dickey

Recent Posts by Sarah Dickey:

Investing in Your Property: How ADU's Can Generate Passive Income

Accessory Dwelling Units, commonly known as ADUs, are secondary housing units built on a single-family residential lot. These units can be in the form of a granny flat, an above-garage apartment, a detached cottage, or an in-law suite. ADUs offer several advantages to homeowners, including an additional rental income stream and increased property value.

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The Advantages of Steel Framing for Tiny Homes on Wheels

Tiny homes have gained popularity in recent years, offering a minimalist and sustainable living solution that can be tailored to your lifestyle. In this article, we will explore the benefits of using steel framing for tiny house construction over other conventional framing methods. From structural integrity and weight-bearing capacity to design flexibility and ease of travel, let's dive into why Volstrukt steel framing is the top choice for creating durable, functional, and customizable tiny homes.

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What is an ADU? Accessory Dwelling Units Explained

The term ADU is becoming increasingly popular among contractors and homeowners alike, and for good reason. More and more, ADU’s are piquing people’s interest, especially with states like California and Vermont making them easier than ever to build. But you might be wondering, “what the heck is an ADU anyway?” and that’s a great question. Let’s take a deeper dive!

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City of San Diego Approves Tiny Homes as Affordable Housing Option

Residents of San Diego County are all too aware that affordable housing has become increasingly difficult to come by. The average home price in San Diego is around $675,000, while a typical one bedroom apartment costs about $2,000 a month in rent. Heck, even renting a room is pricey. With homelessness on the rise, and a pandemic threatening the livelihoods of so many, a solution to the affordable housing crisis is long overdue. 

Topics: tiny homes tiny house design tinyhouse