Buying a barn

Asked by Tom from South Beloit, Il   I would like to have someone sell me an old barn and re-construct it on my property in Northern Illinois. I would like a 2 story with loft about 30 x 60. Unfortunately, my budget is $40,000.00 Is that possible if I had the...

Terminology

Asked by Mike C. from McConnellsburg   What is the correct term for the wood block used between the posts and the main girders in the basement of a typical bank barn? This piece is usually 3-4′ long with tapers cut on the bottom ends. I believe it is used...

Barn Restoration Grant – Michigan

Asked by John Slaughter from Byron Center Michigan   We have a 120 year old barn we would like help with grants on for Michigan. It is a historic barn and the first one in the area that was built. Anyone have connections on applying for something like this? We...

Barn Restoration Grants in Michigan

Asked by Geno from Motown, MI   Hello Aaron, Ironically – I am living in VT at the moment however originally from Ferndale, MI. I have a question about barn restoration funding there in MI. My parents have a barn in Emmett. I wanted to look into restoration...