As we enter a new era, it’s important to reflect on how we care for each generation—especially our aging parents and grandparents. In our region alone, there are over 1 million baby boomers aged 65 and older. By 2030, every baby boomer will be over the age of 65, meaning retirement—and the need for supportive housing—will soon touch nearly every…
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Tacoma Garage Conversion: From Underused Space to a Cozy DADU We recently wrapped up a project in Tacoma that perfectly highlights how creative construction can transform overlooked spaces into something truly valuable. Our client owned a duplex with a detached garage that wasn’t doing much for the property. Instead of letting it sit largely unused, he had a vision: turn…
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Is Your Home Ready for These 2025 Design Trends? Today we’re excited to spotlight our new design assistant, Lindsay! She has been a joy to have on our team and has already added so much value and insight to our current clients and to us as well! Here she is to share a few words about 2025’s top trends: 1.…
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The Ultimate Guide to Building a DADU/ADU in Tacoma A Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) can transform your property, offering extra living space, rental income, or a flexible area for work or guests. If you’re considering building a DADU in Tacoma, understanding the local regulations and construction process is essential. In this guide, we’ll walk you through each step —…
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Tacoma ADU Construction: Gordon T. Jacob Featured in South Sound Magazine We’re excited to share that South Sound Magazine recently featured Gordon T. Jacob in its latest edition! The article showcases our expertise in ADU and DADU construction in the South Sound, highlighting key insights and stunning photos from our recent projects. The Future of Housing in Tacoma As Tacoma…
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Check Out Our Latest Tacoma DADU Project! We’re so grateful to have had the opportunity to build this beautiful backyard DADU for our client. As a Seattle resident, he saw the potential in Tacoma’s real estate market and decided to invest. After remodeling the main house, he expanded his investment by adding this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom, 705-square-foot DADU in the…
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Who Are We? We wanted to take a moment to introduce ourselves to anyone who may be new and give another warm welcome to our past clients, friends, and family who have been following along for some time now. We are truly so grateful for every one of you! We are Chris and Mitzi Dunayski, owners of Gordon T Jacob.…
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At Gordon T. Jacob, one of our main goals is to provide additional housing to the Tacoma market. Much like other areas in the US, Tacoma is facing a major housing crisis. Tacoma must become denser while at the same time remaining affordable for it’s current residents. It’s a tough act to balance, but as Tacoma natives, we are proud…
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We’re thrilled to unveil our latest ADU project, a garage conversion with a special backstory. Our clients’ mother, Marion, who had been widowed and lived far away, sought to move closer to family in Washington. While staying with her son and daughter-in-law was a temporary solution, Marion longed for her own space and independence. Enter the ADU. We transformed their…
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Living Next Door: Our Story of Multigenerational Life As the housing shortage progresses, more and more of our population has begun to consider what it might look like to share properties with their loved ones. We have helped many clients build DADU’s (small detached homes) on their property so that their loved ones can live close by, at an affordable…
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