# Connecticut woman builds backyard cottage for parents on Facebook ad idea 2026-08-10T15:58:35+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Interior designer Caitlin Swann built a 725-square-foot backyard cottage in Fairfield, Connecticut, so her retired parents, Patti and Gary Christie, could live steps from her family. The one-bedroom, one-bathroom ADU sits on a half-acre property. Construction began in May 2025 and finished in November, just before Thanksgiving. The idea came from a Facebook ad for a "granny pod". Swann's mother called it "brilliant". The Christies financed the build; Swann handled the design with architect Eileen Duffy and Paul Delco Builders. High ceilings, large windows and a covered porch make the space feel bigger. "Having that time together with the grandkids... it's been such a blessing," Swann told Business Insider. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - economictimes.indiatimes.com Tags: accessory dwelling unit, family, housing, multigenerational living, United States Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/connecticut-woman-builds-backyard-cottage-for-three-generations/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/connecticut-woman-builds-backyard-cottage-for-three-generations/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.