Budget Breakdown: A Trio of Friends Build a Backyard ADU in Los Angeles for $252K

The 1,000-square-foot dwelling mixes raw and refined materials in a cost-effective strategy.

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For many years, homeowners Reggie Vinokur and Matthew Deters discussed the possibility of adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit, or ADU, to the backyard of their Los Angeles home.

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Published

May 2, 2019

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April 27, 2020

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Budget Breakdown: A Trio of Friends Build a Backyard ADU in Los Angeles for $252K

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