Update 5/28/14: There's been a huge amount of interest in attending this tour, which is fantastic. Over 800 people have registered to at...

Today was a big day. Here are five announcements that I am very happy to share: 1) We passed the final inspections , which means that the ...

There are two main barriers for homeowners who wish to build an accessory dwelling unit. One barrier is zoning and building codes. In many...

Six and a half weeks after submitting the permit application to the City of Portland, we have gotten the permit! Needless to say, I am thril...

This is the final step before the permit. Yes!

Two weeks ago, my architect submitted the drawing to the City of Portland for review. Two weeks later, we got our plan review meeting. I ask...