People use their backyard cottages for all kinds of purposes. AARP is so in favor of them that it has a 24-page booklet, “ The ABCs of ADUs,” that you can order. “For some people, it’s just a ...

Beth Peters and Adam Lougee had been together for more than six years when they decided that she should sell her Burlington condo and move into his Shelburne house. Both were eager to take the next ...

If you’re thinking about potential income properties, you may want to take another look at your backyard. Backyard cottages — sometimes referred to as accessory dwelling units, laneway housing, or ...

Accessory dwelling units, sometimes nicknamed "granny flats," are becoming a more attractive option for grown children looking for ways to care for aging parents. What's your opinion of granny flats?