by Mike Stuart | Sep 24, 2026 | Accessory Dwelling Units, Comparisons, Tiny Homes
If you have started researching a backyard home, you have probably run into two very different paths: a prefab ADU that arrives mostly finished, or a custom design-build shaped around your property from the ground up. Both can give you a real, comfortable second home,... 
by Mike Stuart | Aug 14, 2026 | Accessory Dwelling Units, Comparisons, Tiny Homes
Choosing between a detached vs attached ADU is one of the first big decisions Iowa homeowners face, and it shapes everything that follows: your privacy, your budget, how your yard feels, and what the addition does for resale down the road. There is no single right... 
by Mike Stuart | Aug 4, 2026 | Accessory Dwelling Units, Comparisons, Tiny Homes
If you are weighing a prefab vs custom ADU for your Iowa property, you are asking the right question early. The choice you make now shapes how well the finished unit fits your lot, your family, and your budget for decades. A prefab kit can look tempting on paper, but... 
by Mike Stuart | Jul 31, 2026 | Accessory Dwelling Units, Comparisons, Tiny Homes
If you have been researching backyard living space in Iowa, you have probably run into two terms that seem to mean the same thing. The tiny home vs ADU question comes up constantly, and the confusion is understandable because the two overlap. But they are not... 
by Mike Stuart | Jul 30, 2026 | Accessory Dwelling Units, Comparisons, Tiny Homes
If you need more space for your family, you are probably weighing an ADU vs home addition. Both add square footage, both can raise your property value, and both feel like a big commitment. But they solve very different problems, and the right choice depends on how you...