A barndominium, or barndo ... With metal frames comes concerns with noise. Even with the best insulation, rain, sleet, and hail sound more pronounced on a metal roof than a traditional shingled ...

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 ...

The best part about building these types of homes is that you are free to play around with different styles. Barndominiums ...