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 ...

One of the most recent additions to the lexicon is the shouse, which is not to be confused with the barndominium. Or is it? Look carefully the next time you’re driving on the back roads of ...

Some barndominiums are built from scratch ... With that much space, you can host an explosive party complete with a mini-DJ station and dance floor at the center. The furniture needs to be ...