Andy Pants's Profile

I just built one of these last summer!

The plans estimate it to be $1500 in materials, but I spent probably closer to $2500, not including the tools I needed to buy. The plexiglass windows definitely cost the most, about $800 not including freight shipping. Getting the plexiglass custom-made and cut actually ended up being about the same price as getting individual sheets from Home Depot, and saved a bit of labor. Also, the plans called for two large panes of plexiglass for the single large window, caulked together in the center. However, my plexiglass fabricator was able to make one single pane in that size, making it less of a pane and better-looking as well.

I installed insulation and I'm sure it helps, but it gets cold and hot depending on the season (I live in Southern California). It took me about a month and a half to build, mostly working by myself. I finished it last August, but I still have a couple finishing touches I would like to complete (most of them inspired by posts on this site). Once I do, I'll submit some pictures!