5 years ago,we bought a run-down 1,200 sq ft Farmhouse,that had a 3,600 sq ft New England Barn attached to it. Built in the 1880s,the property had only seen minimal upgrades over the years. With a focus on efficiency modernization,we planned on using the property as a test bed to see how we can employ new construction techniques to upgrade a 140 yr old property and make it energy efficient.

This part of the Farmhouse Renovation story is about building a 750 sq ft Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in the hay loft of the old barn.

ADU Barn Studio –What is an ADU

Accessory Dwelling Units are independent living spaces that are usually built on or in existing single-family residential properties. The following requirements must be met,in order to be classified as an ADU:•Independent entrance / exit •Kitchen •Sleeping area •Bathroom Continue Reading

ADU Barn Studio –Table of Contents

Building a living space in a 140 yr old barn took some time and planning. This project took 8 months to complete. This ADU Barn Studio series will cover the entire build from start to finish,focusing on the following components:

1. Intro
2. Research and Planning
   1. Contractor ^NEW
3. Design and Engineering
4. Permitting
5. Carpentry
6. Plumbing
7. Electrical
8. Insulation
9. Drywall
10. Bathroom
11. Kitchen
12. Flooring
13. HVAC
14. Finishing

8 months is a lot of info to sort through and write about. This post is going to be the table of contents for each post as it comes out. When a new section becomes available it will be underlined and have a link. If you want a notification when a new post comes out,you can subscribe below.

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