To make a bed by yourself is not difficult. I made two wood beds (similar to the ones in domitory of univ at China), and the total cost is about $150 including a set of tools from Walmart ($60 includingdrill/driver, saw ). For the wood board, I bought from LOWELS. Also I bought lots of wood screw, bolt, and coner brace from walmart. If U R interest, I may try to post more details after Thanksgiving.