Hello,I just moved to north NJ from Southern California  and I'm  trying to find more information about laws for building new ADU on a lot or coverting an existing unit like a barn or garage into a ADU.I've looked onl...

Could have been self install but I'm paying the installers about $1/sq ft.My problem with Home Depot is that no matter how good Allure Ultra may be, HD flooring desk staff in this store are totally clueless about the product, its stock situation, and its accessories (transitions, stair nose, etc and couldn't care less about serving a customer.

I am about done rehabbing a house I bought a while back.  The market here is pretty hot right now.I started looking at doing another flip after I sell this one, and there are no lots for sale or many fixers either,so ...

.- Additional subfloor (wood) and cement board (floor) $100- Shower cement board $75- Waterproofing Membrane (I like to do this) $150- Shower wall tile (80-90 SF) $150- Flooring tile (30-40 SF) $100- Tile setting and grout $75- Vanity with top and mirror (24" it looks) $250- Toilet, wax ring and feed line $100- Faucet, feed lines and trap $75- Trim $25- Accessories $40- Fan/light $150- Vanity Light $50- *Shower diverter valve with trim kit and plumber to install and help set tub/drain. $750- Screws, adhesives and fasteners (cement board screws, caulk, etc) $50- Paint $40- Miscellaneous $100TOTAL: $2530With all of that said these numbers would be my BASE run, and assuming I was spending my budget amount on each item.

Hello, New state rules allow  California homeowners  an easier time building small second dwellings, (granny flats, accessory dwelling unit) on their properties.  

Applicable fees: assuming you are zoning compliant, building and zoning permit (Accessory Building, Fence, Landscaping, etc.), Parking Lot Lighting, and Thorough fare Fees at a minimum. pages 14, 16, 23 of the Raleigh fee schedule Expect $400 or more per space in fees alone plus attorney costs ($273/space Thorough fare Fees alone)Or... run covertly. 

Sometimes, Additional or accessory  Dwelling Units are allowed but local owner must still occupy the residence.

They do offer padlocks but I have never had to use them:https://www.kwikset.com/products/details/accessori...They offer both handsets and deadbolts.

Accessory Dwelling units are allowed if you intend to live in the home.   

I'd configure it as a 1 bedroom with an open floor plan to allow for a spacious-feeling office area.My wife and I are considering buying into a situation like that in upstate New York or Connecticut- we like the idea of an accessory dwelling unit where we could go to conduct business(she's in interior design, I'm in real estate primarily.)