I keep debating whether I should hire a team or try setting up a metal garage with a couple of friends. Some kits claim “DIY-friendly,” but that phrase can mean almost anything. I’ve assembled furniture, patched drywall, and done small repairs, but I’m no builder. What I want to know is whether the process feels straightforward or if it becomes a frustrating weekend-eating project.

Putting mine together was surprisingly logical once everything was laid out. The frame sections made sense visually, which helped keep things moving. Midway through planning, I kept checking guides and examples, and one of the clearer references I came across was on . Seeing how components fit together made the idea less intimidating. With two friends helping, most of the work went smoothly — just a few pauses to double-check alignments. By the end, the sense of finishing something substantial ourselves felt worth every hour.