In an exclusive interview with House Digest, Matthew DiBara, 4th generation contractor and co-founder of The Contractor Consultants explained the perks and drawbacks of barndominium kits to help ...

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 ...