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  "url": "https://hometelligentinc.com/faq/should-i-build-an-attached-or-detached-backyard-cottage",
  "name": "Should I build an attached or detached backyard cottage?",
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      "name": "Should I build an attached or detached backyard cottage?",
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        "text": "The choice between an attached or detached backyard cottage depends on your property layout, privacy needs, and budget. Detached units offer more privacy for both the main house and the ADU occupants but often require more yard space and can be more complex to build due to new foundation and utility runs. Attached units might be more cost-effective as they can share walls and utilities with the main home, though they offer less separation. Considering how each option impacts light, air, and open space on your specific lot is a practical tradeoff.",
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        "description": "Choose between attached or detached based on privacy needs, budget, and property layout. Detached offers more privacy; attached can be more cost-effective."
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  "description": "Choose between attached or detached based on privacy needs, budget, and property layout. Detached offers more privacy; attached can be more cost-effective."
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