Ok, this is some seriously sweet hardware:
This is a product called “cable rail” and it’s designed to replace standard wood or metal pickets. It’s great because it allows light an a nice unobstructed view. The photo above comes from a website of the company Feeney Architectural .
They also make a fantastic canopy product:
The canopies could [...]
Break out the champagne! As of July 12 we are officially approved to build our larger ADU. The even better news is that no one appealed the decision within the two week appeal period (July 12-July 26th). This means the decision is FINAL.
Here’s a possible way to divide shop space:
Reasonably affordable (a four-door set is $150 here)
Pardon the hideous photo. The marketing department of these door companies are a little behind the times
Check out these glass blocks. Not sure if they can be found state-side, but they’re pretty nice:
Photo from the book Small Spaces: Good Ideas
The ADU is smaller, so the dream of a big bath is gone. However, there are some interesting options that may work in a smaller space. Here’s a few options:
SoftTubs (used inside or outside, a bit of a bath/jacuzzi hybrid. Requires only 110v)
Asian Soaking Tubs (smaller, but deeper. Link is to a discussion)
European baths [...]
Some developments in the land-use process. The short version: one neighbor (several houses removed) decided to do his best to torpedo things with the city. He approached my neighbor to the south and got her riled up enough to write a letter objecting to the building. As a result, I had to downscale the [...]