How to Quickly Convert a Barn.  Part Three. Clearing out

The golden rule of converting a barn is ‘Start with an empty space,’ and the rule of shared living is ‘Anybody can leave stuff anywhere, and nobody knows who did it.’  For decades people squirreled things in there, before going off to new homes and travels, or back to their room to enjoy the extra space they made.  It was like a department store, full of things that nobody wants.

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How to Quickly Convert a Barn. Part Two. Confusing Consultants

So there was the barn, new roof, dry walls, and occasional people living in the temporary camp/flat upstairs. This was so illegal you could either stay awake worrying about insurance, and planning regulations, or do mindfulness.

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