Thanks, Clinton, have not seen that program. I don't think we get it here. I see the site is under construction, but will have a look at the stories and discussion forum.

Clogger, Colorado, and I've just phoned a friend's son, today, who is going to call a couple of people he knows, tonight, and get back to me, tomorrow.:-) No way could we do a "build it yourself" no time and not enough "umph" and not enough time in the area to have "barn-raising" friends.

I did look into premade shells, a 900 square foot "cabin" goes for about $22,000. That includes siding, finished roof, insulated flooring, windows and door. We've thought about putting one of them out back for our daughter and grandson, but it would cost even mroe than that to finish the inside, get a foundation poured, plumbing, heating, electrical, water and sewer, SO, we decided it makes more sense, MAYBE, to add on, instead.

On the other hand, maybe we just need to look for a bigger house, but we're kinda partial to our "wee hame" and BIG yard, plus prices are going up and up and up, so...anyone have any stories of personal experience in adding on, etc.?

Thanks a bunch!

kat