"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A backyard guest house may seem like a luxury few can afford, but this home improvement project can cost ...

PROFESSOR AND HIS STUDENTS ARE WORKING ON A SUSTAINABLE SMALL HOUSE TO FIGHT BACK AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE. IT’S DESIGNED TO BE NET ZERO ENERGY USE, AND THEY’RE ALREADY WORKING ON FUNDING FOR EVEN MORE ...

If the price for a large custom-built luxury home gives you sticker shock, you're not alone. Many homebuyers are frustrated with the high price tags. Does this mean they must give up on building a ...

It takes David Emerson an extra second these days to climb his ladder and drill a bolt into the beam overhead. At 81, he’s built a number of structures, including his own 3-bedroom home on his 25-acre ...

Homeowners often build tiny houses, or accessory dwelling units (ADUs), as income-generating rentals or spaces where relatives, such as aging parents, can live. It’s harder to finance an ADU than a ...

Construction of a house takes four walls, a roof and basic modern amenities. But local students recently got a hands-on opportunity to learn what it takes to make a home. Nine students from La Jolla ...

Tiny Build has managed to squeeze in a vanity sink, flushing toilet and a shower in here. There is just one bedroom in the 4800L Compact, as you'd expect given its size. This is a loft type space ...

Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...