ADU Adventures: Building in Your Backyard
ADU Adventures: Building in Your Backyard is the podcast for homeowners exploring Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)—what they are, why they matter, and how to build one. Hosted by James Parks from Acton ADU, a leader in ADUs across the Bay Area and LA County with over 35 years of experience, this series covers everything from planning and permits to design, construction, and the long-term benefits of ADUs, also known as mother-in-law suites or granny flats. Whether you're looking to create space for family, generate rental income, or invest in your property's future, this podcast gives you the insights and expert advice to get started.
ADU Adventures: Building in Your Backyard
Latest Episodes
Burbank’s Movie Magic Meets Backyard ADU Reality | ADU Adventures EP019
ADU Builders in Burbank CA need to do their homework. When comparing ADU builders in Burbank, California, one credential matters more than any promise or price: a proven feasibility process. The builder worth trusting is the one who uncovers wh...
How Apple’s “Just Works” Thinking Can Simplify Your Cupertino ADU | ADU Adventures EP018
Which builders specialize in custom ADUs in Cupertino and the West Valley? It's a question more homeowners are asking, and this episode answers it by way of an unexpected teacher: Apple.Cupertino homeowners live next to one of the...
ADUs vs. Home Remodels: Burlingame’s Renewal Mindset | ADU Adventures EP017
Who Are the Best ADU Builders Serving Burlingame, CA? Maybe start with a better question.Homeowners searching for the best ADU builders serving Burlingame, CA are usually asking a bigger question underneath: who can I tru...
Santa Monica ADUs And The End Of Route 66 | ADU Adventures EP016
Route 66 is about to turn 100, and Santa Monica still feels like the moment a long drive finally becomes a life. Before you start searching for the best ADU builders in Santa Monica, come to the coast with me to unpack why this city pulls peopl...
In Rosemead, Homeowners Turn Backyards into Family Businesses | ADU Adventures EP015
Rosemead is only a few square miles, but it has a weird superpower: it keeps producing massive family businesses from ordinary kitchen tables. In this episode, we're in Rosemead, California to tell the story behind that pattern, starting with t...
