Ep. 20 - We Built Our Own Barndominium: Here's What Worked & Didn’t.

Ep: 20 We Built Our Own Barndominium: Here’s What Worked & Didn’t with Brady Winder Welcome to another episode of The Caffeinated Contractor Podcast! Today, we dive into the fascinating journey of building a barndominium in Oregon. Our guest Brady Winder shares the story of why they chose a barndominium over a traditional house, the cost considerations, and the freedom and challenges that came with the decision. Topics Covered: - Why a Barndominium? - Cost, freedom, and initial naivety. - First Steps in Building - Research considerations and land acquisition. - Deciding between vacant land and tear-down options. - Establishing utilities. - Design and Construction - Choosing the type of barndo and the design process. - Getting plans and interior design details. - What worked and what could be done differently. - Being Your Own General Contractor - Finding and hiring trades, establishing criteria beyond the lowest bid. - Scope of work and contracts used. - Stressful aspects and surprising costs. - Cost and Financing - Total costs, land prices, and appraisal values. - Discussing whether barndominiums are cheaper to build than traditional houses and the challenges in financing them. We also talk about Brady’s passion project, Song Worthy. Songworthy is a platform dedicated to creating custom, one-of-a-kind songs that aim to bring hope and healing to those going through difficult times. Founded by Brady and Sloane Winder, Songworthy provides personalized musical compositions that are tailored to convey heartfelt messages. These custom songs are crafted by professional musicians and delivered within 7 days. Customers can use these unique songs to express emotions, commemorate special occasions, or offer comfort to loved ones. Tune in to hear the ins and outs of building a barndominium, from concept to completion. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode if you found it helpful! --- #Barndominium #HomeBuilding #ConstructionJourney #BarndoDesign #GeneralContracting #DIYBuilding #HomeRenovation #ConstructionPodcast 🔗 Learn more about Song Worthy: https://songworthy.org 📢 Subscribe to The Caffeinated Contractor Podcast for more expert interviews and remodeling tips! -------------------- 🔔 Follow us on social media: ➨Caffeinated Contractor Podcast: https://www.elevationconstructionteam.com/caffeinated-contractor/ ➨Subscribe to our YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/@elevationconstructiongroup7682 ➨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevationconstructionteam/ ➨Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevationconstructionteam