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New York City is on the verge of legalizing accessory dwelling units in much of the city.One expert estimates the city’s housing reform will create 20,000 such secondary units.The effort is part of the mayor’s “City of Yes” housing plan, designed to boost the supply of homes.In a city where…
Aislyn and Ali Benjamin asked their wedding guests to gift money toward their first home.They used the money to build an accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, in the groom’s parents’ backyard.As buying a traditional home remains expensive, some Americans are turning to ADUs. Newlyweds Aislyn and Ali Benjamin felt they…
Ignoring your local climate when purchasing furniture. I often see people choose furniture that doesn’t suit their local climate. For instance, metal furniture can rust in the coastal salty air, and using untreated wood in sunny, arid climates can cause furniture to dry out, crack, and warp.These mistakes look unsightly…
Plastic furniture doesn’t feel sophisticated to me. In my opinion, colorful plastic chairs and tables feel flimsy and distract from the yard’s natural beauty. Unless you’re willing to spring for a more durable option like Polywood, which is made from high-quality recycled plastic, colorful furniture will likely fade and wear…
