How Do You Make A Barn Into A House?
Barn conversions were very popular in the 1960s and 1970s, as people looked for different styles of homes in contrast to the boxy-looking homes of the postwar era. People are again looking at barns as a new way to reuse resources and recycle. With their high roofline and wealth of open space, barns can be converted into functional and dramatic living spaces with unique historical character. There’s a lot of work involved in converting a barn into a home, and it can be difficult to know where to start. Step 1 Check out the zoning regulations in your area to see if you need to apply for a zoning change. If your barn/home is not zoned properly, you will not be able to get the permits and certificate of occupancy you need to hook up utilities and sell it later on. Step 2 Look into the cost and feasibility of hooking up the necessary utilities to your barn/home. Most barns are equipped with electricity and running water, at best. Step 3 Hire a foundation expert look over the foundation of t
