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Build Your ADU is the audiobook version of DC Cayce’s practical guide to planning and building an Accessory Dwelling Unit in California.
In this podcast, each episode delivers a chapter from the book, walking you through the entire ADU process — from evaluating your property and designing the project to hiring contractors and managing construction.
If you’re considering building an ADU and want a clear step-by-step roadmap, this podcast will show you how to plan, manage, and complete your ADU with confidence.
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Chapter 22: Conclusion
Throughout this book, we’ve walked step-by-step through the entire process of building an Accessory Dwelling Unit.We started by understanding what ADUs are and why they are becoming such an important…
Chapter 21: The Future of ADUs
In the previous chapter, we explored how ADUs can increase property value and why homes with accessory dwelling units are becoming increasingly attractive in today’s real estate market.Throughout…
Chapter 20: Increasing Property Value With an ADU
In the previous chapter, we explored how homeowners can rent their ADU and generate income from the additional housing space on their property.Rental income is one of the most compelling reasons…
Chapter 19: Renting Your ADU
In the previous chapter, we talked about final inspections and occupancy approval. We walked through the final steps required for an ADU to receive its certificate of occupancy and become legally…
Chapter 18: Final Inspections and Occupancy
In the previous chapter, we discussed how to manage changes and cost overruns during construction. We explored how change orders work and how homeowners can keep their projects on track…
Chapter 17: Managing Changes and Cost Overruns
In the previous chapter, we talked about inspections and quality control during construction. We discussed how city inspectors verify that the work meets building codes and how contractors monitor…
Chapter 16: Inspections and Quality Control
In the previous chapter, we walked through the ADU construction timeline and discussed the major phases that occur as your project moves from foundation to final finishes.As construction progresses,…
Chapter 15: The ADU Construction Timeline
In the previous chapter, we talked about preparing for construction. We covered the steps that happen after permits are issued but before building begins, including site preparation, material…
Chapter 14: Preparing For Construction
In the previous chapter, we discussed construction contracts and the key elements homeowners should understand before starting their ADU project.Once the contract is signed and permits have been…
Chapter 13: Construction Contracts Explained
In the previous chapter, we discussed how to compare contractor bids and evaluate proposals when choosing a builder for your ADU project.Once you’ve selected the contractor you want to work with, the…
Chapter 12: Comparing Contractor Bids
In the previous episode, we discussed how contractor pricing works and why construction bids can vary significantly between contractors.Understanding how pricing is structured helps homeowners…
Chapter 11: Understanding Contractor Pricing
In the previous chapter, we walked through the permit process and discussed how construction plans are reviewed and approved by the city.Once your permits are issued, the next major step in the ADU…
Chapter 10: Navigating the Permit Process
In the previous chapter, we discussed the engineering and technical requirements involved in preparing an ADU for construction.We talked about structural engineering, energy requirements, electrical…
Chapter 9: Engineering and Technical Requirements
In the previous chapter, we talked about hiring a designer or architect and how they help transform your ADU ideas into professional construction drawings.Once the architectural design is complete,…
Chapter 8: Hiring a Designer or Architect
In the previous chapter, we talked about designing the right ADU layout. We discussed how important it is to think about function, efficiency, and how the space will actually be used.Once you have a…
Chapter 7: Designing the Right ADU Layout
In the previous chapters, we explored the early stages of the ADU journey. We talked about understanding what ADUs are, how California laws support them, how to evaluate your property, how to choose…
Chapter 6: Budgeting Your ADU Project
In the previous chapter, we talked about choosing the right ADU strategy based on your goals.Some homeowners build ADUs for rental income, others for family housing, and some simply want to add…
Chapter 5: Choosing The Right ADU Strategy
In the previous chapter, we talked about how to evaluate your property and identify where an ADU might fit on your lot.Now that you’ve started thinking about the physical possibilities of your…
Chapter 4: Evaluating Your Property For an ADU
In the last chapter, we talked about the California laws that have made accessory dwelling unitsmuch easier to build across the state.Now that you understand the legal framework behind ADUs, the next…
Chapter 3: California ADU Laws Made Simple
In the last chapter, we talked about what an ADU is and the different types of ADUs that can bebuilt on residential properties.Now we’re going to talk about something that has dramatically changed…
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Build Your ADU has published 23 episodes since April 2026, covering topics in Education, How To.
Build Your ADU is currently highly active with new episodes daily. Average episode length is 5m.
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