Whether it’s a workshop, garage or accessory dwelling unit (ADU), the presence of an outbuilding on your property could positively impact its worth. While the long-term benefits are great ...

We have one word for you: outbuilding. Whether it’s a garage, workshop or accessory dwelling unit (ADU), the presence of a detached structure on your property could positively impact its worth.

Architect Derek Ouyang is the co-creator of Aduo, a novel “plug-in” garage ADU conversion kit that can be snapped together on-site much like Lego pieces. His team founded Aduo as a nonprofit ...