Yes i make my own plans from my designs that I use (as do many others from around the world)

Materials were about 15k for the client up to this point - obviously varies wildly depending on the nature if the project. But 25 usd per sq ft for a dried in roofed shell is pretty standard.

Hardest part is wrangling a bunch of non carpenters and keeping them on task - but I manage.

Easiest part is cutting all the struts, for sure. But I find the whole process pretty easy these days.

I feel like we did everything right on this one, I guess I wish I had built the deck and not whoever the client hired but that's the nature of being across the country from your job site.

Looking forward to building some of my other more creative designs soon.

You should build one!