What is the largest a tiny home can be and still be moved?

• <div><p>The maximum size of a tiny home you can move depends on your state transportation guidelines, but the rule of thumb is a maximum of <b>400 square feet.</b> However, as long as it falls within the local limits for traveling on public roadways, you should be good to hit the road.</p></div>

What is a good way to save money on a live-in or vacation treehouse build?

• <div><p>Complex plumbing is tricky and expensive in an off-the-ground dwelling like this. By considering options like <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-composting-toilet-and-does-it-work.htm">composting toilets</a>, rainwater collection, and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/want-conserve-water-try-using-grey-water.htm">gray-water sinks</a>, you save money and help the environment. </p></div>

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Q: Does an ADU count as square footage?

• <div><p>As long as you pull the appropriate permits to build your ADU, it will contribute to your property&rsquo;s total livable square footage. This is even true for basement conversion ADUs despite the living area sitting below grade. Keep in mind that permanent improvements, especially those that add square footage, tend to increase your home value, which can affect your property taxes. </p></div>

Q: What is the most affordable house to build per square foot?

• <div><p>Ranch and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-colonial-style-house.htm">colonial-style homes</a> are often the most affordable to build. They have a common layout with available designs that are easy to adjust in simple ways without having to spend too much on a structural engineer or architect. Both types of homes' symmetry, simple roofs, and often one or two-story plans mean they often fall in the $150 to $200 square-foot range, putting them right around average. </p></div>

Q: What are common mistakes to avoid when budgeting for a cottage build?

• <div><p>Common pitfalls include underestimating the cost of site preparation, overlooking permit and utility fees, and not setting aside funds for unexpected changes. Change orders during construction can disrupt your budget. It&rsquo;s best to plan a detailed budget, obtain multiple quotes, and include a 10% to 15% contingency fund for unexpected expenses.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2025
Vik and his people at AirTek were fantastic! Vik is honest, considerate and knowledgeable in his trade. I could not be happier with their amazing work here- and the installation was complex due to home add-ons. Vik has come over for routine maintenance on the system free of charge, and he’s a...
AirTeK LLC
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Reviewed in September 2024
If any problems occur within a reasonable time frame related to their work, it will be resolved even after they have been paid in full. Anything this company puts their name on they take pride in it and will stick with you until you are satisfied. R&R Construction has done a full remodel for...
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Reviewed in July 2024
Milvry built our dream home . The quality is by far the best I have seen in years. I thought after my grandfather died no one would come close to his work . I was wrong ! Milvry did work that was just as good as his work! Milvry is the way to go !!!!
Milvry Contractors. LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
Mj did a great job clearing off my acre of land. It was a massive hill impossibile to build on and now it's all leveled and opened up, banks are sloped properly and efficiently. His bid was very reasonable and cheaper than most and he did an outstanding job with a great attitude about...
KHR Construction
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Reviewed in February 2018
Very professional. Good knowledge of work to be done, premises left in pristine condition. Second time they have worked in my home. Will request their services again.
C & P Enterprises, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2015
a little confusion about the time and date of the cleaning. Told the office they would need a ladder, cause the vent was 10-11 ft off the ground. they came out to assess my home, when I thought they were going to clean it, came back 2 days later, did a nice job, which I thought could have been...
Ducts Air Duct Cleaning, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2012
They were great. They did a really good job. They did what they said they were going to do when they said they would do it. The guy was great. I could not have asked for Home Depot to be any more professional than they were.
HOME DEPOT INC
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Reviewed in June 2011
I now have a great old air-conditioned car. The car starts everytime. No more being stranded away from home.
BENNIE'S AUTO REPAIR
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