When Merrick and Phillip White looked at the unused section of their basement, they saw potential—but not a clear plan. They wanted the space to reflect their shared commitment to health, while also ...

Applications to build coach houses, basement units and attic apartments poured in during the first month of a pilot program in Chicago, as the addition of units became legal in the city for the first ...

Thinking about adding a bathroom to your basement? This step-by-step guide walks you through essential planning, permitting, and waterproofing tips to get your DIY project off the ground without ...

my wife and I have been in our house almost three years and we finally have laid out all o0f our plans for the house (it took so long because money was an issue- my finishing my (third) masters and ...

Thousands more homeowners will ultimately have the option to build the units on their properties. In a highly anticipated vote on Thursday, Chicago’s city council unanimously approved an ordinance to ...