A recent US Today article discusses how Seattle and some other US cities have been encouraging  residents to construct rent-able cottages in their backyards as an experiment in creating affordable housing without impacting neighborhood character. Limited to lots with 4,000 sf or more, the cottages can only be built [...]

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Salem Outbuildings

On May 10, 2010 By

We took a trip this past weekend to Salem, Massachusetts, Craig’s hometown, for a wedding. It was a quick trip focused on seeing people more than places, but my head turned constantly as I saw all the great sheds, garages, carriage houses and other outbuildings. I’m always on the lookout for historic outbuildings for design inspiration and [...]

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