Build your own

You dream of building a home or homestead, but money is tight. Here are some strategies to get the materials and services you need for cheap or for free.

What we've learned as owner-builders to save money. Tips to help you design, plan, and build your own home while saving thousands of dollars in the process.

Easy-to-follow instructions on building a gorgeous shed.

Check out these amazing DIY Pallet sheds! Build your own barn, garage, shed- or even office using recycled pallets! Great for homesteading! #diy

Huge list of tiny houses with free or cheap plans you can follow to build your own vaction house or backyard retreat.

How to Build a Board and Batten Barn DIY . Build a barn without going into debt. Tips and tricks to help you that helped us do it. #barn #build #DIY #tips #howto #homestead #debtfree #savemoney #frugal

Do you need more storage at your house? Maybe you need a shed. Here is how to build shed walls plus the floor. That way you can build your own shed!

owner builder websites and resources

Build your own hobby greenhouse with our building guides, designed to provide a cost-effective material list, reference photos, and step-by-step explanations for a hobby greenhouse. DIY building guides are also available.

Are you building your own house? Here is a home construction budget worksheet to keep your finances on track as you build your house!