One of the best reasons to build a custom home is the fact that you can make it completely your own. When you purchase a home that has already been built, you can change things, but it’s not the same. Building a barndominium allows you to design your home to your exact specifications from the …
Does a barndominium fit your lifestyle? If you’re planning to build your dream barndominium, this white barndominium in Crafton Texas will inspire you! The Crafton Texas White Barndominium Exterior Living in this white barndominium feels like living in paradise. The exterior is a display of simplicity. White walls, gray roofs, and neutral-colored brick wainscot may …
If you are someone who makes things for a living such as a builder or craftsperson, you have probably been faced with the problem of finding space to work in. It can be incredibly difficult to get work done in a standard garage if you have to consistently work with bigger machinery or more professional …
Being able to live and work under the same roof is a dream for many people. However, if you are a builder or craftsperson, it can be difficult to find the space you need. A standard 2-car garage probably won’t be large enough and renting a workspace far away from home can take away more …
Our DIY Barndominium Part 7: Lessons Learned While Building This is not your average update from us during our barndominium build, and that is because the last two weeks have not been so average. I could focus on detailing the progress, and I will do some of that, but I thought it would be more …
How big do you plan your barndominium to be? There are a lot of factors to think about when planning your dream barndominium. If you start small, you can always expand your home in the future. But whatever the case, there are no regrets with regard to design, cost, and durability. You can never go …
Wouldn’t you be inspired to come home to your warm and cozy dream home, located in the middle of vast land, all quiet and close to nature with a beautiful landscape? That’s the feeling that our featured barndominium, the Morgan Mill House in Texas, gives out. This house has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The …
If you own your own business, you have probably faced the issue of finding the right space. This can be especially frustrating if you are a craftsperson or builder who needs a lot of shop room in order to deliver final products to your customers. Perhaps you rent a space or you share one with …
If you are a business owner, builder, or craftsperson, you probably understand the frustration of trying to find the right workspace. It can be difficult to find a space that works for you and has everything you need to do your work efficiently and get a quality final product to your customers. You may even …
Any business owner knows that having your own workspace is incredibly important. Being able to customize the space you are working in and making sure it is specific to your needs can streamline your work and make it much easier to deliver product to your clients. However, if you are a business owner or craftsperson, …
If you run your own business, you know how valuable your time is. Being able to strike a decent work/life balance as a business owner or craftsperson can be a challenge, and this is even more true if you have a workspace that you have to commute to every day. Odds are, you will end …
Your barndominium’s floor plan is one of the most important things you will come up with in the design process. Making sure that your barndominium has the right flow and the right feel as well as all the things you would want out of a custom home is incredibly important. Without having the right floor …
For this featured home on Barndominium Life, we’re heading for Middle America and the town of Flanagan, Illinois. Located between Interstates 55 and 39, Flanagan manages to be at once rural and easily accessible from more suburban and urban areas, a rarity these days. Combining classic design with the barndominium aesthetic, this home is nothing …
On this week’s update of our barndominium build, we get to talk about actually building the barndominium! For the last couple of weeks, our crew has been delivering materials, and working on the beginning stages of our structure. In the next couple of weeks, we will be totally finished with our metal siding, roof and …
If you are a business owner or a craftsperson, then you know how difficult it can be to get the right space for your work. Many times, you have to end up renting a workspace with other craftspeople, which can give you a commute all the way across town and eat into your profits. On …
If you are a craftsperson or own your own business where you need your own space, it can be frustrating trying to find the right setup. When you are working from a warehouse or a shared space with other craftspeople, the odds that this space will be close to your house are slim. This can …
If you run your own business, you know how difficult it can be to get time for yourself and your family. With all the stresses and things to consider as a business owner or craftsperson, the last thing you want to have to do is commute. This is why it can be so frustrating to …
If you are a business owner or craftsperson and you want the convenience of your own workspace, a 3 bedroom shouse or shop house could be one of the best options for you. Not only do you get the benefit of having a space to do your work, you also get a spacious, multi-room residence …
You can build a shouse with a basement instead of a slab foundation, but it involves extra planning. You need to ensure that the posts for the frame are properly set and anchored to the walls of the foundation. The walls of the foundation may also need to be supported with steel to keep the …
If you need more space for your work or a hobby, building a shouse may make financial sense. Shouses are typically cheaper to build compared to standard residential homes and provide more space. A shouse is basically a house connected to a workshop. The houses are often built with post-frame construction with steel posts, metal …