Scotty and Cindy Birdwell transformed an 18-year-old Quonset hut once used to store farm equipment into a 3,500-square-foot home. Not your average hut La Monte family turns Quonset hut into home Left: The 50-by-50-foot Quonset hut is shown storing hay and other farm equipment, which was its sole purpose until the Birdwells decided to make it their home. Right: Crews frame the inside of the hut. The specially designed storage tunnels can be seen on both sides of the hut.