A backyard guest house may seem like a luxury ... On a cost-per-square-foot basis, building a small guest house is no cheaper than building an entirely new house. The national average to build ...

In August, the county Board of Supervisors approved a $550,000 pilot program to build a handful of small backyard houses, or upgrade illegally converted garages, for homeowners who agree to host a ...

The small dwelling is not just aesthetically ... it can easily be configured as a self-contained sleeping pod, a charming backyard guest house, a temporary housing solution, or a rental property.

And for the more experienced DIY-ers, there's an even bigger project that's just waiting to be built for those daring enough to try: How about an entire guest house for your backyard? After an ...

A small backyard can often feel limiting. There’s no room for a huge playscape or outdoor kitchen. Throwing backyard parties or installing a huge in-ground pool is probably out, too. Despite ...