UK TV series <i>Grand Designs</i> features people who self-build homes, or sometimes convert weird buildings (water towers for example) into homes.<p>The show talks a little bit about the finances, and how people often start over-spending on details.<p>In England this can save some money over just buying something as big &#x2F; distinctive.  And if the homeowners DIY there are further savings.  And some people are just very fussy about details, so self-build or conversions allow them to have total control.<p><a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Grand_Designs" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Grand_Designs</a>