In-laws, Outlaws, and Granny Flats: Your Guide to Turning One House into Two Homes

INLAWS, OUTLAWS AND GRANNY FLATS: Your guide to creating an ADU! Homeowners are creating second dwelling units often called Accessory Dwellings, ADUs, in-law suites, mother-in-law apartments, or granny flats. Second units make a lot of sense. They're perfect for families who want several generations living close by, they enable Baby Boomers to care for elderly parents while respecting their independence, provide private quarters for adult children still at home or, rented out, second units can generate income to pay the mortgage or provide for retirement.

In-Laws, Outlaws, and Granny Flats is the first book to explore the many designs, uses and benefits of this time-honored and emotionally satisfying living arrangement. In-law units take many forms and they're all shown here: attic, basement and garage conversions, bump-out additions, carve-out suites, and backyard cottages. This book covers every aspect of turning one house into two homes. With more than 200 color photographs, 50 floor plans and architectural details, and a lively, personable voice, In-laws, Outlaws, and Granny Flats is perfect for homeowners who want richer lives and a more secure future.

Review Citations:

• Library Journal 06/01/2011 pg. 101 (EAN 9781600852510, Paperback)
• LJ Best Books of Year 12/01/2011 pg. 65 (EAN 9781600852510, Paperback)

Contributor Bio:Litchfield, Michael
Michael Litchfield has been renovating houses or writing about them for more than 40 years. During that time he has been a founding editor of Fine Homebuilding magazine, the author of 12 acclaimed books on home design and renovation, and editor of a CNET/Yahoo! Gold Star home improvement site. He is also a certified green building professional.

• | Author: Michael Litchfield
• | Publisher: Taunton Press
• | Publication Date: March 15, 2011
• | Number of Pages: 224 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1600852513
• | ISBN-13: 9781600852510