A woman built her parents a 725-square-foot cottage in her backyard so they could be closer to their grandchildren

Caitlin Swann and her kids see her parents daily. The Picket Fence Projects Caitlin Swann lives in Connecticut with her family. In 2024, she and her husband built a small cottage for her parents on her property. Now, Patti and Gary Christie live steps away from their grandchildren. Caitlin Swann doesn't have to look far when she needs a babysitter. In fact, she can just walk into her backyard and knock on her parents' door. Swann's parents live in an accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, on her…