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Looking for a contractor to build a beautiful, elevated accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in line with local regulations in Pasadena, California, a homeowner reached out to general contractor Josh Temple of Temple Productions. An ADU is a smaller, secondary house or apartment that’s built on the same building lot of a primary home. Depending on the location, regulations regarding the construction of an ADU vary, meaning the building could be a space within the primary dwelling, an attached addition, or a detached structure. ADU’s are on the rise, and according to Temple, “we’re doing a lot of ADUs…some people want a parent or in-law to live with them because retirement homes are so expensive.” Temple also commented that some homeowners may want additional space for a growing family or staff mentioning that “ADUs are a great solution to all these situations and more.” These tiny homes are making a big…

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