In addition to living quarters, a barndominium typically includes a large garage, workshop, or other utilitarian space. Found most often in rural areas, barndominiums have been growing in ...

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 ...

Shouses can be just as fancy as barndominiums with swimming pools and fancy exteriors with cedar posts, rock finishes and glass garage doors. Ken and Janeen Jindra’s shouse in Clarkson ...