Given the price tag, it’s likely that an aspiring ... building a barndominium is still a major financial project. Many ...

Navigating the world of building materials can get confusing, and if you've been considering investing in a "barndo" or barndominium kit, you might wonder about the pros and cons of such a purchase.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lacey Harwood, a 39-year-old "barndominium" owner based one hour outside of Houston. It has been edited for length and clarity. In 2010 ...