New Kids on the Lawn

San Francisco Magazine Candace Jackson Courtesy of Studio Shed, Courtesy of Boxhouse Three companies trying to crack the cottage code. The Startup That Wants to Prefab Your Guesthouse Los Angeles–based firm Cover makes customizable, factory-built backyard studios, pool houses, and in-laws. Starting with small accessory homes was “a great way to have a big impact with a relatively small footprint and company,” says CEO and cofounder Alexis Rivas. The company has 8 to 12 homes in the works, ...