If you're going to build it, build what you want and plan to stay there the rest of your life. I think that's the idea when you do one of these things. There are advantages but there are many disadvantages also. I should also say that for his money, he got a lot of house. 2500 ft.² of living area and I think a 30 x 60 shop with a loft for storage and a workshop underneath. I believe the exterior dimensions are 60 x 60. If you have questions I can put you in contact with him, but he's a redneck and not an Internet Bubby. You have to call him.