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She wanted more than a guesthouse for her sister. This tiny ADU in L.A. delivers

Por: Los Angeles Times Life April 05, 2023

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Bridget Bousa knew from the start that she wanted a functional home and not just a temporary guest house when she added an accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, in her backyard. When the first-time home buyer purchased the 1925 three-bedroom, two-bath home in the Fairfax district in 2021, she loved everything about the charming storybook cottage except the garage. “The garage was falling apart, and the foundation was messed up,” Bousa said. “I... + full article



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