Prefab barndo kits are commonly delivered to a homesite and can be a way for someone to build a budget barndominium. However, prebuilt barndominiums may have limited design and layout options for ...

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 ...