https://adufire.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-01-26 https://adufire.com/blog/finding-the-right-property monthly 0.5 2026-01-23 https://adufire.com/faqs daily 0.75 2026-01-07 https://adufire.com/resources daily 0.75 2026-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618497259178-6XJGK9GR6YAVBQL5L519/20140301_Trade-151_012-2.jpg Resources https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694583486-2PQT0LQ193RL7MCB6DX4/20140228_Trade+151_0046.jpg Resources https://adufire.com/gallery daily 0.75 2026-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/b4adb24b-8dc7-4c2f-a8be-ef279121060b/15_DJI_0014.JPG Gallery An aerial view of Dean's backyard and ADU build site https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/1367e11e-14ec-427b-a71b-4cfebfda17f5/14_DJI_0017.JPG Gallery Drone shot of build site just before breaking ground on the ADU https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/dc6f1b81-c243-4234-a9d3-a62eb523700d/12_DJI_0027.JPG Gallery Day one - digging perimeter foundation footings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/455aeac5-936a-414e-b6fd-47704810e7fe/13_DJI_0023.JPG Gallery Digging perimeter foundation footings for the ADU https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/6a99bd5f-244b-4d4d-9d0f-111e51024fe1/9_DJI_0065.JPG Gallery ADU Perimeter foundation poured into the forms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/a3a653e1-fbbd-45e3-af0c-2ed65292efb5/10_DJI_0057.JPG Gallery ADU foundation poured into the forms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/8e7c24ea-8582-47af-b001-05571ba9ccea/11_DJI_0035.JPG Gallery Aerial view of a backyard under construction, ADU foundation poured https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/42439343-75b0-4835-8b6f-654643045fc8/8_DJI_0071.JPG Gallery ADU Floor joists in https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/10ef0953-9f3e-481e-ab49-720ca3000386/7_DJI_0089.JPG Gallery Plumbing work rough-in done prior to subfloor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/f8024fa3-e156-430b-be15-99875060ff23/6_DJI_0108.JPG Gallery Done shot of ADU subfloor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/36976148-304d-4e8a-89b2-834c3d476eb3/5_DJI_0124.JPG Gallery Faming rear walls for ADU https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/328fec42-ec52-4692-87f9-ddfe75096cb1/4_DJI_0141.JPG Gallery Aerial view - rear walls framed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/47622fa5-515f-4e97-839e-30cdc7b26da1/3_DJI_0158.JPG Gallery Wrapping the ADU with shear wall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/27563c95-7dd4-4f73-9368-5d607011c378/2_DJI_0171.JPG Gallery Custom roof trusses on our ADU https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/6449e98b-ecef-4f87-bc61-0a2a675691d2/1_PXL_20210519_012818187.jpg Gallery Dean is excited that the roof trusses are on the ADU https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/3eda3fb4-d074-4719-924b-adc46d8a6a1f/203.JPG Gallery Roof sheathing / decking going on the ADU (aerial shot) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/72668983-01df-4597-adf2-5c54e18b81a3/204_PXL_20210523_174618086.jpg Gallery Interior view of ADU bathroom framing, unfinished walls, exposed ceiling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/8c2b8ca1-b360-4a7d-9471-f0ec3530c8c8/205_PXL_20210523_174632572.jpg Gallery Interior view of ADU bedroom framing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/17c94cb3-971f-48cd-8916-55b9723bb929/203_PXL_20210523_174601583.jpg Gallery Interior view from entry doorway while framing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/48c18bb5-de3d-412f-b1bf-5f7ff24fa105/202_PXL_20210523_174424104.jpg Gallery ADU Front exterior view as shear wall is competed with window openings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/793bd797-1274-4f48-9b2b-5a56d06a8041/201.JPG Gallery ADU Front exterior view as shear wall is competed with window openings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/c1cae5ff-10f6-4c72-87b7-a6eac456aece/208.JPG Gallery Aerial view: ADU Front exterior view as shear wall and roof deckings completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/bb9a4a76-483d-406c-b738-c3c52118cb89/305_PXL_20210706_185913016.jpg Gallery In wall plumbing for ADU kitchen sink https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/4109a5d4-0b2e-4bdd-8937-0528de984876/306_PXL_20210706_192523277.jpg Gallery Sheetrock arrived! 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The weight helps things settle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/8f81b168-a612-48d5-a76c-6cc738648ee8/308_PXL_20210729_032423160.jpg Gallery ADU unfinished attic with ductwork for HVAC system (mini split) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/9312275d-62bc-4d8e-a6c8-47cbb95b1e47/304_PXL_20210706_185854598.jpg Gallery Bathroom plumbing for ADU https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/44fd5a28-2c1c-4ba3-a23c-809b7c0febcb/229.JPG Gallery Tyvek HomeWrap, and front porch and steps poured for ADU entrance. Windows in! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/482be90b-44aa-48f8-a618-77d331dfff72/232.JPG Gallery Tyvek HomeWrap, and front porch and steps poured for ADU entrance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/28ae9aeb-4426-471c-a778-b0ee954e58b3/248.JPG Gallery "Cottage lap" Siding going on the ADU (before paint) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/ffc6e6a3-b535-4bd5-bd97-0534bfe34940/275.JPG Gallery Composition roof installation begins (underlayment) on ADU https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/57b2dc8e-88e2-4adf-ad7d-83e73be9b1a8/400_PXL_20210817_155524742.jpg Gallery Insulation under the floors being installed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/cc5acd57-fc10-4281-b78e-287a8dff7388/301_PXL_20210626_183348494.jpg Gallery Doors installed. Rear porch view with siding on, but no paint yet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/a51f2dbd-40f8-4b51-ba08-c01ba21a6b27/302_PXL_20210626_183357828.jpg Gallery Doors installed. Rear porch view with siding on, but no paint yet. We added a stamped concrete patio later https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/962ff53c-57f3-4be9-a1df-5629ddf2a56b/303_PXL_20210626_183416015.jpg Gallery North facing rear porch view with siding on, but no paint yet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/5852b16a-2309-4e62-a475-6ac7e8418543/300_PXL_20210626_183305644.jpg Gallery Front view of the ADU prior to paint! We installed a stamped concrete walkway later https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/eb3a2492-c4ca-4a52-84ac-69ed9b127b90/309PXL_20210814_205420895.jpg Gallery ADU electrical sub pannel (100 Amps) prewired for eventual electric hot water header and electric dryer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/e358948d-2b0d-465d-83b2-f10ee8f9437e/501_IMG_20210910_154323.jpg Gallery Entry view of Sheetrock in, prior to mud. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/07ccba6e-0ce8-4320-a75a-a9994815ae4d/502_PXL_20210829_003501263.jpg Gallery Drywall installed, mud and texture to come next https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/cff3a33a-42b0-4f9e-9026-5bff2252e053/503_PXL_20210902_024357866.jpg Gallery The ADU's vaulted ceilings created a lot of extra drywall work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/a38a7c70-17f6-4c5e-ad04-15ace3b114a7/504_PXL_20210913_214015403.jpg Gallery Bathroom cast iron tub/shower prior to tile https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/c4fd9832-6d8d-49d3-90ed-30a56c41b2b2/505_PXL_20210918_234029850.jpg Gallery ADU mud and texture done; doors arrived and ready for install https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/c6f6d8fc-f741-4f2b-b7c3-1f81e642e43d/802_PXL_20211104_190805458.jpg Gallery ADU Exterior 100 Amp subpannel with solar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/154b00c4-5faf-405a-aac9-5d1954bbdec7/804_PXL_20211110_171828747.jpg Gallery We hit the water line in the front yard as we trenched the ADU water line! This was a 4 hour setback https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/be0321da-522a-4eb5-a5e9-812b2c697f91/852_PXL_20211130_184139231.jpg Gallery Kitchen cabinets being installed in the ADU. This kitchen is nicer than the one in my primary house https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/8f5a96b0-2f6a-4241-aeaf-50c965a4f4a0/853_PXL_20211130_232915988.jpg Gallery The ADU's kitchen has a nice bay window https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/171aeb76-2f58-4662-bae9-16ff719dc21e/854_PXL_20211204_061908692.jpg Gallery Shower staring to come together. I sealed it myself https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/923f4af0-0d2e-4a30-9e71-b828458f051e/857_PXL_20211229_192840416.jpg Gallery This ADU has so many lights! Installed the refrigerator, dishwasher, and range https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/17ff73e2-8e07-46c3-a40c-623e5592706b/805_PXL_20211115_234117672.jpg Gallery Installing the 6' sewer grinder/pump tank. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/fef624b6-8fb8-404b-a4a2-6433f62cdf91/855_PXL_20211204_222217943.jpg Gallery The ADU kitchen backsplash is real marble - it was expensive for materials + labor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/7afa07ee-8ca0-47f1-8ab4-8d645c6d21cb/851_PXL_20211121_204206261.jpg Gallery Countertops and microwave installed! The ADU kitchen is nearly done https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/7dd7896a-b6b6-4424-9915-e2ae5dd81212/850_PXL_20211121_191034501.jpg Gallery Somehow the bathroom sink was way smaller than we originally thought - but at least there is plenty of counter space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/4950e8b1-3187-4e82-a006-01809b35fcff/856_PXL_20211210_184621768.jpg Gallery ADU bathroom sink faucet installed. Matte black theme https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/d1301733-444e-4467-a3e9-bcac0b6720cc/880_PXL_20220210_230548211.jpg Gallery ADU bedroom with new LPV floors. Walls and ceiling painted https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/22653009-d13d-450b-8046-bfdfc094ff46/858_PXL_20220113_025434592.jpg Gallery The panel is packed - thankfully it's well organized https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/5cd2121b-6b45-4753-b5da-eaee439068b8/881_20220211_214719777.MP.jpg Gallery First (and only) time the dog was allowed in the ADU once the floors were installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/732cc21f-e6f6-4f72-ab28-980676d2a016/704_PXL_20211012_175337151.jpg Gallery On demand gas water heater and central vac accessible from an exterior closet door https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/ad94c8b5-4bc4-4211-b742-91817648b905/311_PXL_20210815_224451257.jpg Gallery Testing paint colors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/e2d63dc8-ef7a-4538-9df8-19ef3280ced1/706_PXL_20211016_212527174.jpg Gallery Cabinet install https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/7187d2df-45fd-4f87-bd87-f771b25f990c/707_PXL_20211019_233312002.jpg Gallery ADU kitchen cabinets installed - pending appliances https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/411f51d9-e8a8-405f-a857-c638b35e4acc/702_PXL_20210923_191533649.jpg Gallery The ADU has an exterior accessible utility room containing the gas on demand hot water heater and eventually the central vac. This is nice so we can service them without going inside and disrupting the guests. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/8db02ef5-3b0d-4404-9ef5-8fdb03dba778/700_DJI_0002.JPG Gallery Solar rails added to the roof https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/2a3cf31d-190e-4cb3-ae71-a20b55e78fee/703_PXL_20211012_164354953.jpg Gallery ADU laundry room and storage closet doors installed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/e774a78f-3c26-42dd-8054-349214e37579/803_PXL_20211106_173524056.jpg Gallery ADU kitchen coming to shape with cabinets and fridge in, but no countertops or backsplash yet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/8bdc3f15-1b89-4ae0-bcb6-38ed17802bd0/708_PXL_20211029_222319399.jpg Gallery ADU kitchen coming to shape with cabinets and fridge in, but no countertops or backsplash yet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/74c3a496-a58b-439c-84ce-33e3c7b69bcc/720_PXL_20220308_001756618.jpg Gallery ADU (accessible from outside) with minisplit HVAC system https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/e197162a-79d3-4da6-a6ee-9faa3bdbe978/600_PXL_20210918_234041784.jpg Gallery View down the ADU hallway containing the laundry room and closet before floors came in https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/42ad9c2e-dc14-4e6c-ad3f-d53036c82140/601_PXL_20210918_234059761.jpg Gallery Waiting on floors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/c820e2d9-c2cb-45bc-a3dc-1f21fca00843/278.JPG Gallery Aerial view of the ADU with roof completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/62749853-9065-4f64-9ff7-9b4229924a3c/800_PXL_20211102_171652331.MP.jpg Gallery Trenching the ADU's 150 foot lines for sewer, water, and comms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/1bad72b7-5345-408e-a490-d45061bed0c2/PXL_20220930_001834042.jpg Gallery We had to replace our driveway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/1cdb8635-04dd-4f67-b196-aec2edfad4a5/310_PXL_20210815_021551735.jpg Gallery ADU roof ready for 5KW solar array https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/55ab854c-4bc9-4f31-8db8-09440928bf4e/PXL_20221223_003638329.jpg Gallery Installed a dedicated EV charging station for the ADU guests https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/d3b85bb5-09cf-4542-90b2-e4e4a5a8aa21/DJI_0352.JPG Gallery 160 feet separate our home from the cottage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/a5aea333-d107-4d9e-8ae0-9a90921501fa/806_PXL_20211117_205224647.jpg Gallery Freshly painted ADU exterior https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/daddecc9-0fca-4fde-b3c4-a58e7d809163/701_PXL_20210920_003119049.MP.jpg Gallery Freshly painted ADU exterior (rear view) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/fa01ff01-0545-440b-a1be-e13927e2b768/Housable_WalnutCreek-33.jpg Gallery An aerial view of our 850 square foot ADU on our 1/2 acre lot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/5af1938e-929a-497c-86d8-f2167024a7df/Housable_WalnutCreek-34.jpg Gallery An aerial view of our 850 square foot ADU on our 1/2 acre lot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/6021f296-4d92-486d-b699-cdf61cf82e69/Housable_WalnutCreek-35.jpg Gallery The 850 square foot ADU on our 1/2 acre lot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/e54058ba-aa05-40eb-b15d-38935c533857/Housable_WalnutCreek-37.jpg Gallery An aerial view of our 850 square foot ADU on our 1/2 acre lot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/d890dd3a-a543-4ded-b015-7e9ef77f5034/Housable_WalnutCreek-40.jpg Gallery Another perspective of the ADU from my drone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/0e5fe482-7adc-4b4c-b807-104b64d682d8/Grover02.jpg Gallery Dedicated parking for mid term ADU guests is a big sell - especially with dedicated EV charging https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/2710e512-b969-419d-a2a3-28114f3a3f28/Grover04.jpg Gallery The ADU is secluded back corner position of the .53 acre yard, accessible via a stamped concrete path https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/d18b2194-a077-4f57-a400-679850b9ccc0/Grover06.jpg Gallery Walking down the pathway to the ADU in the summer - it's much greener in the winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/0ea320e9-326b-45a3-9023-c58d9f2ad8a3/Grover07.jpg Gallery The ADU pathway is lit at night, but we still need to invest in our back yard landscaping. Luckily this may be a partial tax write off for the business https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/4c933bbd-dbf6-4f97-9fdf-d890c423b575/Grover08.jpg Gallery The ADU is 16 feet tall, and seem much taller in person. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/b313aade-c5a3-44b1-ad7b-396d805f4572/Grover09.jpg Gallery We made the front pillar of the ADU thicker because it looked too dinky as a 4x4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/331193a2-babd-4289-b030-e2411eb2398d/Grover10.jpg Gallery The hanging pendant light fixture is a nice way of filling the space on the covered porch. Sometimes I wish we had a window up there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/09d4bf73-ce12-4107-b2b6-bde1742d4814/Grover11.jpg Gallery We wanted to keep the ADU front porch small, to encourage guests to spend their time in the large, private back patio. I may buy a ramp to make it more accessible to people with mobility challenges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/3d1a84c5-8060-4265-9c6a-3dd3faae66f4/Grover13.jpg Gallery A peek inside the furnished ADU. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/f39dd53c-3abe-4f15-95cd-e7797ab43981/Grover14.jpg Gallery The ADU is furnished to be modern / high end, while still feeling homie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/e8c9ecb6-d898-47dc-ad4c-345185774da8/Grover16.jpg Gallery The kitchen is the biggest selling point of the ADU - it's bigger and nicer than our kitchen in the primary dwelling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/361b4e8d-e7e0-4a21-8d98-6ae8c25e2080/Grover15.jpg Gallery The kitchen's bar seating offer a place for guests to eat or work, but we also offer a dedicated table in a windowed "nook" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/720f1b99-0e69-4a8b-bdba-74f9167beae5/Grover17.jpg Gallery The kitchen's bay window lets in a lot of light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/46aeb205-f2f0-452d-a9bb-e708f74d9ff9/Grover18.jpg Gallery Large sinks (and kitchen accessories in general) are a must for guests with extended stays. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/c36443c1-5630-4a50-90d1-643981f2c9b8/Grover19.jpg Gallery Even though the polor pallet is vanilla, we wanted the design to be broadly palatable https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/bb66b2f7-659d-4501-9199-9a60f542df39/Grover20.jpg Gallery The Phillips Hue light stip uplighting adds a lot to the ADU https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/0369ff4b-fdd9-4fa8-8896-02312e34287c/Grover21.jpg Gallery The ADU is a very large 1 bedroom (853 square feet), and the vaulted ceilings make it feel bigger. The idea was to attached the "executive" solo guest or couple, but not families, which would typically be looking for 2+ bedrooms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/1b20c853-6f5f-444a-83ab-db17c5695cc4/Housable_WalnutCreek-14.jpg Gallery Kitchen (not decorated) Thanks to Housable for the professional photos! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/7ef13cb2-168e-4b21-a21e-2c112aba47d5/Grover23.jpg Gallery We used the rug to define the space areas, like for the ADU's living room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/d308a4b8-d227-4801-a5f7-a622e3ef1e59/Grover24.jpg Gallery Behind the ADU's living room is the dining nook. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/f1d17536-4d8c-4a1a-8a9c-fadfec944540/Grover26.jpg Gallery The ADU's dining/working nook, with Mt Diablo just our the left window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/4e932f60-d895-418a-bf62-19dc9bc02d5d/Grover27.jpg Gallery Our primary dwelling is just behind those tress, but you cannot see it from the ADU. This makes it feel extra secluded. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/6748bf8e-8db4-44cb-ad04-4a7e2d25fc7b/Grover28.jpg Gallery We're big believers in having a "statement piece" to give the design some character. If we were aiming for a short term rental, we would have gone for more of a novel "themed" space, but this felt like the right amount of pizazz for mid term rentals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/d202c592-a5c1-4062-9150-1142869a3c3b/Grover29.jpg Gallery We decided not to put a door from the kitchen to the hallway, but we framed it so we could always add one, or we could even add a barn door (and move the art). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/2f8cb3e0-b675-4646-a33f-866b260a8022/Grover30.jpg Gallery Here is the ADU's bedroom. There are glimpses of Mt Diablo from that big window. Each window has blackout blinds, which are esssential for mid term rentals (many are nurses who work night shifts). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/76c7af45-8ec8-40a3-a9b1-90c643967554/Grover32.jpg Gallery Another view of the ADU bedroom. Not pictured is a large semi-walk in closet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/792c4f53-c1dc-473e-a3dc-ad3132e5fa82/Grover33.jpg Gallery The ADU bathroom is probably bigger than it needs to be, but it feels nice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/2a59825b-7fbc-4340-a0fc-ab94088b2e8f/Grover34.jpg Gallery The ADU tub is cast iron (it weighs like 600 lbs!) and we thought the flexibility of having a bath or shower might be nice for mid term rental guests. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/ae33d787-73d6-4dc5-b112-e32649ee8f99/Grover35.jpg Gallery No shortage of lighting in the bathroom...but I still wish we got a backlit mirror. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/83946342-face-479f-b01b-557d96a25521/Grover36.jpg Gallery The ADU has a stacked wash/dryer tucked away in it's own closet, accessed from the hallway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/ad0949ed-125c-42a6-9c13-3ba1b4ae6f31/Grover38.jpg Gallery ADU interior perspective from the TV. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/e196d6cc-66ee-4b11-8027-16b34b5b2546/Grover39.jpg Gallery We try to stock the ADU with smart speakers, books, and enough stuff to provide basic utility without feeling cluttered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/4811453e-7f5a-4766-a18d-047d5d8ab049/Grover40.jpg Gallery We added this backyard patio and outdoor furniture more than a year after we started renting out the ADU. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/236dd4d8-8bcf-40bf-a714-2b03671884a1/Grover41.jpg Gallery Mid term rental guests appreciate the umbrella, BBQ, and hammock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/92232149-77b6-4cb1-93f8-ab27baad1606/Grover42.jpg Gallery This space is extremely private and fully fenced in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62534c5d89649774fa9a4460/797efab6-d4f4-4131-9c25-3fb54f3f5dd7/Grover43.jpg Gallery Backyard patio with outdoor furniture, large red patio umbrella, grill, hammock, wooden fence, trees, and blue sky. https://adufire.com/about daily 1.0 2026-01-23 https://adufire.com/toolkit daily 0.75 2026-01-30